No.382/2021-2022
Aizawl 29th October 2021: Chairman, State Executive Committee of Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 22(h) and 24(l) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, issued new COVID19 Guidelines to be enforced in Mizoram with effect from 31.10.2021 till midnight of 30.11.2021
A. MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN AMC AREA
- It is advised to avoid movement of people during this period, including casual visit of neighbors/families including those residing in the same building block.
- The following guidelines shall be followed during this period.
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| Schools and Hostels are permitted to be opened as per the notice issued by School Education Department, for students of Class X and XII, who will be appearing for board examinations, with strict observance of CAB. The SOP for the same will be prepared by School Education Department. | ||||
| Permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue. | |||||
2 | Board Exam, recruitment exam, etc. | Permitted with strict observance of CAB. | ||||
3 | Religious places and religious gathering. |
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4 | Funeral services and wedding | Permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue or not more than 50 persons (whichever is less), with the condition that no refreshments are prepared and served. | ||||
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| Permitted with not more than 50 persons with strict observance of CAB. | ||||
| Permitted with not more than 50% seating capacity of the venue. | |||||
6 | Public park and Zoo | Permitted with strict observance of CAB and with permission of the concerned LLTF. | ||||
7 | Sports practice | Permitted. Indoor sports practice upto 20 persons and outdoor sports practice upto 50 persons Persons with COVID-19 symptoms are strictly prohibited from sports practices. | ||||
8 | Morning/evening walking and cycling exercise | Permitted. | ||||
9 | Sports competition, tournament, etc. (indoor & outdoor) | Permitted without spectators, with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue or not more than 50 persons (whichever is less). | ||||
10 | Gym | Permitted as per the guidelines stated below:
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11 | Public gathering-anniversary, birthday, etc. | Permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue or not more than 50 persons (whichever is less), with the condition that no refreshments are prepared and served. | ||||
12 | Outdoor/leisure activities, picnic, outings, trekking, hiking, adventure sports etc. | Permitted with strict observance of CAB. | ||||
13 | Construction works (private and Government works) | Permitted with strict observance of CAB. | ||||
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14 | MGNREGA, MPLAD, MLALAD, SIPMIU, Smart City. | Permitted with strict observance of CAB. | ||||
15 | Quarry, Road construction, etc | Permitted | ||||
16 | Farm activities (Agriculture, horticulture, Animal husbandry, fisheries, etc) | Permitted | ||||
17 | Hospital, nursing home, clinic, laboratory, Blood donation and blood bank | Permitted | ||||
18 | Child and women helpline service, OST center, OSC, ART centre | Permitted | ||||
19 | Nutrition programme and services for infant and lactating mothers including distribution of ration from warehouses and godowns | Permitted | ||||
20 | COVID-19 vaccination and other immunization programme, ambulatory services, etc | Permitted | ||||
21 | Animal disease control programme, Veterinary hospital, dispensary, clinic, AI, Zoo, hatchery, Feed mill/Ran chaw and Slaughter House | Permitted | ||||
22 | Bank, Non-banking financial institutions, insurance, ATM, post office and postal services | Permitted | ||||
23 | Petrol/Diesel filling station and LPG distribution/ godown | Permitted | ||||
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General Distributors and godown/large storage depot | Permitted | ||||
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| Permitted. | ||||
| Fair Price Shop shall be opened as per the arrangement made by the concerned LLTF. | |||||
26 | Dairy collection and distribution, Newspaper distribution | Permitted. | ||||
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27 | Private security service. | Permitted. | ||||
28 | Print & electronic media, telecommunication, internet service, broadcasting and cable service | Permitted. | ||||
29 | Sanitation & solid waste management services, septic tank service | Permitted. | ||||
30 | Operation & maintenance works under PWD, P&E and PHE and water supply (private contractor) | Permitted. | ||||
31 | Loading and unloading of goods and cargo | Permitted. As per the arrangement made by the DC during night curfew period. | ||||
32 | Workers of automobile dealers and workshop engaged for on road repair and maintenance services | Permitted. | ||||
33 | Courier service, e-commerce and home delivery services, including intra and extra Mizoram business establishments capable of delivering goods on online orders | Permitted. | ||||
34 | Home based industries - bakery, steel fabrications, carpentry, tailoring etc. | Permitted. | ||||
35 | Pharmacy/ drug stores | Permitted. | ||||
36 | Hawkers stall | Permitted. | ||||
37 | Seeds/sapling shops and shops selling Agriculture/ Horticulture materials. | Permitted | ||||
38 | Tourist Lodge, Hotel, Homestay and Guest House (khualbuk) | Permitted | ||||
39 | Restaurants | Permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue. | ||||
40 | Groceries | Permitted | ||||
41 | Market and other shops | Permitted | ||||
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42 | State Government Office | Shall attend office with full strength. | ||||
43 | Other Government Office |
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44 | Court and Judiciary | Gauhati High Court (Aizawl Bench) and other Court may make arrangement as per order of the High Court. | ||||
45 | Offices of religious denominations office | Permitted to function at their normal office attendance. | ||||
46 | Private owned company/office - consultancy services, etc | Permitted to function at their normal office attendance. | ||||
47 | Vehicle movement | Vehicles shall ply within Aizawl city as per the following arrangement, for which an order will be issued by the SP (Traffic).
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The activities stated above shall be implemented under strict observance of Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB). It is advisable to take at least one dose of COVID vaccine by all persons engaged in all these activities.
B. RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED OUTSIDE AMC AREA
1. 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.
2. Villages/towns are permitted to open educational institutions under the arrangement of concerned Deputy Commissioner (DC) in consultation with District level officers of H&FW Department/School Education Department/ H&TE Department/ Social Welfare Department (WCD) and VLTF. The SOPs prepared by the concerned Departments shall be strictly followed.
3. Religious places and church congregation:
3.1 Worship services during day and night time are permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue. Morning and evening prayer services are also permitted.
3.2 Church congregation is permitted for daytime services only.
a) Permitted with maximum 50% seating capacity of the venue.
b) Persons having COVID-19 symptoms are strictly prohibited from attending.
c) CAB shall be strictly enforced. The host church and concerned LLTF shall constitute CAB/SOP implementation committee
d) Old and infirmed persons having comorbidities shall refrain from attending the congregation
e) Preparing supper for guests is prohibited
3.3 Singing is strictly prohibited during church services/congregations.
C. RESTRICTIONS TO BE ENFORCED THROUGHOUT MIZORAM
1. 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
Travelling on unavoidable circumstances is permitted. Private and commercial passenger vehicles can be utilized for such journey.
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.
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 mCOVID19 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 possess delivery order/despatch challan issued by the department authorities.
g) In case of emergency, the above mentioned Drivers and handymen may contact State Control Room (Toll free 1070, landline 0389-2342520, mobile 7628072785 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.
5. High standard of precautionary and safety measures should be adopted 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.
6. District Magistrates shall impose Night Curfew (9:00 PM to 4:00 AM) as empowered by CrPC Section 144.
7. Protocols for entry to Mizoram, quarantine, etc. shall be as per Annexure-II.
8. As per the recommendation of the State Level Expert Team on COVID-19 Management Deputy Commissioners shall declare Micro Containment Zones and other restrictions within their districts depending upon the local situation and requirement, and the orders imposed by Deputy Commissioner in the Containment Zone shall be scrupulously complied with.
9. 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.
