No.209/2021-2022

A.        MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN AMC AREA

1. Total lockdown shall be imposed in AMC area with effect from 00:00 hrs of 18.07.2021 till midnight of 24.07.2021. Hence, movement of people during this period, including casual visit of neighbours/families residing in same building, is strictly prohibited.

2. The following guidelines shall be followed during total lockdown period.

3. Movement of vehicles

    Movement of vehicles for conveyance of exempted categories is permitted.

B. RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED OUTSIDE AMC AREA

In other areas of Mizoram, the Deputy Commissioners shall make restrictions/ regulations depending upon the local COVID-19 outbreak situation and assessment made by them.

C. RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED THROUGHOUT MIZORAM

3. Vaccination.

For the safety of the general public, it is advisable to take COVID-19 vaccination at the earliest by all individuals free of cost from any of the Government’s vaccination centres. 

2. Travelling

a) If travelling to and from AMC area is necessary due to unavoidable circumstances such as death of relatives or medical emergency, an endorsement letter issued by LLTF/VLTF of their place of residence should be obtained. Private and commercial passenger vehicles can by utilized for such journey. There will be no restriction for traveling outside AMC area. 

b) Vehicles mentioned above are not allowed to carry passengers beyond the seating capacity mentioned in their registration certificate. Drivers and passengers should wear face-masks at all times. Hand sanitizer should always be readily available to be used by passengers. Deputy Commissioners may prepare specific instructions to be imposed within their respective Districts depending on the circumstances. 

3. Local Restrictions

a) If a need is felt to impose stricter restriction within a particular locality, a written application clearly stating the justification shall be submitted to the concerned Deputy Commissioner. 

b) LLTFs/VLTFs shall not declare any sort of restriction/ curfew/ lockdown/ Containment Area/ Restricted Area within their locality.

c) LLTFs/VLTFs of villages/ towns traversed by highways/ roads shall not restrict movement of travelers within their locality. 

4) Transportation of goods and commodities

a. Goods and commodities can be transported into the state without obtaining separate permission. However, registration through mCOVID-19 is mandatory.

b. Thorough screening of transporters (driver and handyman) of goods and commodities shall resume. Persons developing symptoms during screening shall be tested using RAgT. No passengers except handymen shall be allowed in goods carriers.

c. Transporters (driver and handyman) of goods and commodities from outside the state shall, as per standing practice, prepare their own food on the outskirts of settlement area, and they shall leave immediately without contacting/mingling anyone after they have finished unloading their transported goods. During unloading of goods, they shall maintain a distance of at least 6 feet.

d. Drivers and handymen of goods carriers coming from outside the State shall not roam around for backload.

e. There shall be no restriction for transportation of goods outside AMC Area

f. Public carriers engaged by FCS& CA  for transportation of ration, foodgrains, oils, etc are allowed free movement for the purpose they are engaged. However, they should invariably posses delivery order/dispatch challan issued by the department authorities.

g. In case of emergency, the above mentioned Drivers and handymen may contact State Control Room (Toll free 10100, 0389- 2342520, mobile 1062901021085 and WhatsApp 9366331931) and COVID-19 (Medical) helpline number (Toll free 102, landline 0389- 2323336, 0389-2322336 and 0389-2318336) for conveying their problems.  These numbers shall be conspicuously displayed at screening points.

h. High standard of precautionary and safety measures should be adopted by each and every individual. Responsibilities and duties referred to as COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) are enclosed in Annexure-I, and all are expected to strictly adhere to it.

i. District Magistrates shall impose Night Curfew (7:00 PM t 4:00 AM) as empowered by CrPC Section 144.

j. Protocols for entry to Mizoram, quarantine, etc. shall be as per Annexure-II.

k. Depending upon the local situation and requirement, Deputy Commissioners shall declare Containment Zones within their districts, and the orders imposed by Deputy Commissioner in the Containment Zone shall be scrupulously complied with.

l. Violation of these measures will be liable for prosecution as per the provisions of Section 51 to Section 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 5 of The Mizoram (Containment & Prevention of the spread of COVID-19) Act, 2020 besides legal action under Section 188 of the IPC and other legal provisions as applicable. 

ANNEXURE-I

 
  ANNEXURE-II

RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED THROUGHOUT MIZORAM

1. Entry to Mizoram

1. All persons entering Mizoram from other parts of the country shall mandatorily undergo screening at their point of entry to Mizoram, and  Rapid Antigen Test (RAgT) will be used depending upon the need. Prior registration on mPASS-flight or mPASS-road in mCOVID-19 mobile application must be done before arrival to enable proper arrangements for screening, testing and quarantine. RAgT positive persons shall be attended to as per the protocols in place. This provision shall also apply to residents of Mizoram travelling outside Mizoram and returning to the State. Home quarantine and Hotel quarantine can be applied online at mcovid19.mizoram.gov.in

2. Endorsement letter of LLTF/VLTF for movement is not required for persons entering Mizoram by flights or by road. mPass registration shall be treated as a valid pass to travel upto their destination and not for any detour. However, prior intimation regarding their arrival should be given by the person(s) to their destination VLTF/LLTF.

1.1. Quarantine

The protocol issued by H&FW Department will be strictly followed for quarantine. 

1.2. Conveyance of person entering into Mizoram

Persons entering Mizoram by flight shall utilize only vehicles empanelled by Transport Department (vide Order No.G.28016/2/2020-TRP dt.16.04.2021) for the purpose of transporting quarantine bound passengers. Own vehicles may also be used if proper partitioning is made between the driver’s and the passenger’s seats. They shall proceed directly to their destination without halting anywhere. Also, persons travelling to Mizoram by motor vehicles and persons entering Mizoram bound for districts other than Aizawl should proceed directly to their place of quarantine without halting anywhere. However, if under certain circumstances vehicles need to be changed; only private vehicles with proper partitioning or vehicles empanelled by Transport Department shall be used to proceed to their destination.