New restrictions in Rural parts; Ban on movement from 2pm to 5am extended till June 5: New SOP

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has vide order of May 4, 2021 issued revised and consolidated directives for containment of COVID-19 cases across the State wherein there was a ban on movement of individuals from 6 PM to 5 AM w.e.f5 AM of May 5.2021 until further orders

Whereas, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASOMA) has vide order of May 12, 2021 issued detailed directives for containment of COVID-19 cases in the urban and adjacent areas wherein there was a ban for 15 days on functioning of offices, educational institutions weekly haats /bazaars and religious places wef 5 AM of May 13, 2021.

Whereas the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASOMA) has vide order of May 17, 2021 issued directives restricting inter-district transport services and movement of people to and from other districts for 15 days w.e.f. 5. AM of May 21, 2021.

On May 25, the government issued another order stating, “Though it is observed that containment measures taken so far nave been found to be effective over the last few days, adequate measures for both urban and rural areas are still of utmost necessity in order to further contain COVID-19 across the State.”

It adds, “Therefore, in partial modifications of the order issued vide No. ASDMA 28/2021/63 dated 4 May 2021. No. ASDMA 24/2020/Pt-2/241 dated 12 May, 2021 and in continuation of the Order No.ASDMA 24/2020/Pt-2/255 dated 17, May 2021 and in exercise of the powers, conferred under Section 22(2) (h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the undersigned, in his capacity as Chairperson, State Executive Committee of the State Disaster Management Authority, Assam hereby issues the following directives which will be applicable across the State and shall come into force with immediate effect till June 5, 2021.”

1. For Rural Areas

A. Gatherings

1. All shops and commercial establishments shall shut down at 1 PM on all days.

2 Restaurants, Dhabas and other eateries can entertain dine-in guest only up to 1 PM. Takeaway including home delivery of food is allowed till 2 PM after which only home delivery of food will be allowed.

3. Restaurants operating within a Hotel or Resort can allow outside guests up to 1 PM only. However in-house guests of the Hotel/Resort may be allowed to dine-in up to the usual time of operation.

4. Cold storages and warehouses may continue after 1.00 PM. However, sale counters, showrooms etc attached to these warehouses or cold storages shall not operate after 1:00 PM

B. Work Places (Government and Private)

1. All offices both private and Government shall shut down at 1 PM (1300 Hrs) on all days.

C. Night Curfew

1. There shall be total ban on movement of individuals from 2 PM to 5 AM daily

For Urban Areas and adjacent areas within 5 km radius from the periphery of municipal corporation / municipal boards / revenue towns, the directives issued vide No ASDMA 24/2020/Pt-2/241 dated 12th May 2021 and ASOMA 24/2020/Pt-2/253 dated 15th May 2021 shall continue to remain in force till June,5, 2021

Other restrictions and exemptions therefrom as notified vide Order No ASDMA 28/2021/63 dated 4th May,2021 for rural areas and vide ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/241 dated 12th May 2021 and ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/253 dated 15th May 2021 for urban and peripheral areas, clarifications issued vide Order No.ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/250 dated 13th May, 2021 and ASDMA 24/2020/Pt 2/255 dated 17 May, 2021 shall continue to remain in force.