Gatherings at marriage & funeral shall not exceed 20
S. A. S. Nagar, May 18, 2020: The District Magistrate Mr. Girish Dayalan in exercise of powers conferred under section 144 of Cr.PC today ordered that the gatherings at the marriage and funerals shall not exceed 20. Specific permission for the same may be obtained from the SDM concerned.
The banks may operate during their normal working hours without any restrictions with full staff, if so required, so as to facilitate increased public dealing.
The officers/employees assigned specific COVID-19 related duties by DM office, shall continue to work on their respective duties and shall not be recalled until further orders. The heads of office in the district shall ensure compliance of the same and exempt such employees from internal roster.
All shall strictly adhere to the night curfew of 7 pm-7 am when movement is prohibited except for essential movement.
Any violations shall invite criminal proceedings under the relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860.