Chandigarh: Night curfew timings changed; complete lockdown on Wednesday (Read detailed Order)
Chandigarh, April 20, 2021:
In a war room meeting presided by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, VP Singh Badnore on Tuesday, the Chandigarh administration has decided to change the night curfew timings. The night curfew timings have been changed to 8 pm to 5 am (earlier – 10 pm to 5 am). The major decision on 7-day complete lockdown will be decided in the next meeting of administration, which is going to be held on April 23.
After detailed discussions in the War Room, the following decisions were taken:-
(a) There will be a complete lockdown in the Union Territory on 21/04/2021 (Wednesday) & non-essential movement shall be prohibited.
(b) There will be a weekend lockdown from 08.00 PM on Friday (23/04/2021) till 05.00 AM on Monday (26/04/2021)
(c) The proposal regarding 7 days lockdown will be considered in the War Room meeting on Friday (23/04/2021) and a decision will be taken after taking into account the number of COVID cases in the city.
(d) The night curfew timings on the days of non-lockdown days will be from 08:00 PM to 05:00 AM; instead of 10:00 PM.
(e) The Administrator directed the Police Authorities to be extremely strict in enforcing lockdown instructions and the night curfew. All violators must be strictly dealt with. If necessary, the vehicles should be seized and heavy fine should be imposed on those indulging in non-essential travel or those violating the covid protocol.
(f) The Governor directed Commissioner, Municipal Corporation to ensure that covid protocol is strictly followed in all market places including Apni Mandis. All public places should be properly sanitized.
(g) The Administrator appealed to the residents not to crowd the hospitals seeking admission. Only critical cases should be admitted as per medical advice. Mild covid patients should opt for home isolation.
(h) The Administrator appealed to the public representatives, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), Market Associations etc. to persuade all residents to take advantage of the vaccines being provided free by government in various venues/dispensaries.
(i) The Administrator mentioned that Chandigarh Command Hospital has offered facility to veterans for corona treatment and other medical care, if necessary. The facility should be utilized by the ex-servicemen.
The meeting was attended by Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator & Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary Home at Punjab Raj Bhawan, Omvir Singh Bishnoi, Deputy Inspector General of Police, KK Yadav, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Mandip Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner, UT & Deputy Commissioners of Mohali & Panchkula, Director, PGIMER, Director Principal, GMCH & Director Health Services, GMSH-16 through Video Conferencing.
Read detailed instructions of April 21 (Wednesday) Lockdown: