New Delhi, August 22
The Centre today asked all states and UTs to ensure there was no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods as such curbs could impact supply chains and disrupt economic activity and employment.
In a letter to chief secretaries of all states and UTs, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said there were reports that local-level restrictions on movement were being imposed by various districts and states.
'Unlock 3.0 Violated'
- As per the MHA, curbs on inter-state, intra-state
movement violate rules
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Such obstructions impact economic activity and employment
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The restrictions violate guidelines under Unlock 3.0
Such restrictions, he said, amounted to violation of guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
The Unlock 3.0 guidelines clearly stated that there shall be no restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods, he said in the letter. The guidelines also stated that no separate permission, approval or e-permit will be required for movement of persons and goods for cross land border trade under treaties with neighbouring countries.
The letter requested that no restrictions be imposed and it should be ensured that the unlock guidelines were followed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had first announced lockdown with effect from March 25 to combat the Covid pandemic, which was subsequently extended till May 31.
Since June 1, the unlock process began with the opening up of industrial activities and offices across the country. — TNS
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