Section 144 imposed in Maharashtra for 15 days from April 14.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday introduced strict lockdown-like restrictions beginning Wednesday (April 14) geared toward containing the large second wave of coronavirus within the state. The 15-day restrictions will come into impact from 8 pm Wednesday, CM Uddhav Thackeray mentioned in his digital tackle to state. Section 144 (prohibitory orders) of the Criminal Procedure Code will probably be in pressure until the ‘lockdown-like restrictions are in place, Thackeray mentioned.
“The war against coronavirus has begun once again,” Thackeray mentioned as he avoided terming the brand new curbs as a lockdown.
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The Centre ought to assist provide oxygen for coronavirus sufferers within the state by utilizing Air Force planes, he mentioned, including that the state’s is well being infrastructure was underneath strain because of the huge spike in COVID-19 instances.
Maharashtra Covid Curfew: What’s Open, What Not
- Section 144 imposed from April 14 for the following 15 days. Ban on gathering of greater than 4 folks at a spot.
- No one to maneuver in public locations with out legitimate causes.
- All institutions, public locations, actions, providers shall stay closed.
- Services and actions talked about in Essential Category will probably be exempted and their actions and operations are unrestricted.
- Decision concerning the inclusion of home assist/drivers/attendants to work in Exceptions Category be taken by the native authorities bases on native situations.
- Petrol pumps will stay open.
- Public transport – bus, auto, taxis – will function, however non-important journey is not going to be allowed.
- Accredited Media will probably be allowed to function.
- ATMs, postal providers will stay open.
- Only takeaways allowed from eating places, inns. Dhabas on highways to stay open, however no sitting will probably be allowed.
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CM Uddhav Thackeray additionally introduced that the state authorities will present three kg wheat and two kg rice free for the following one month to each poor and needy individual whereas the coronavirus-induced restrictions are in place.
