Shillong: The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 23rd August, 2020 has informed that shops operating from fixed premises will open as per arrangement from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for areas falling under Police Bazaar, GS Road from Khyndailad to Motphran, Keating Road, Jail Road, Motphran, Anjalee Point, Mawlonghat, Iew Mawlong, Cantonment, Jeep Stand, Garikhana and Paltan Bazaar.
However, this order will not apply to Geonka compound (Kamakhya complex) opposite Cantonment beat house, the houses of Baldeep Singh, Maya Kaur and Janki Kaur in plot -1 Block A at Sweeper Colony, Mawlonghat, the Naz Hotel and Grace hotel complex at Bimola Point, Sweeper Colony, Mawlonghat and R. Kurbah compound, Mawlonghat (adjacent to Punjabi Lane) being containment areas as per orders issued earlier by the District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills, Shillong.
According to the order, all stand alone shops, all shops in shopping malls and complexes except in containment areas will open daily from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.
However, shops with allotted serial numbers 2, 4 and 6 will open on 24th, 26th and 28th August, 2020 and 1st, 3rd and 5th September, 2020, shops with allotted serial numbers 1, 3 and 5 will open on 25th, 27th , 29th and 31st August, 2020 and 2nd and 4th September, 2020 in shopping complexes of MUDA complex, Glory’s Plaza, J.M. Tower, Dedar market, Dmar complex, D.G.C. cross road building, Hira market, Gulesta Fancy market, Jivan Ram complex (Bhutia market), Rapsang market complex (Mawlonghat), Municipal parking lot (Mawlonghat), Anjalee parking lot (29-Cantonment) and Khasi market below Jaiaw Taxi stand at Motphran.
Shopping malls and complexes must strictly follow the standard operating procedures to contain the spread of COVID-19 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of India without fail. Cinema hall inside shopping complex and mall will remain closed.
The owner of the shopping mall, complex and the respective shopkeepers must compulsorily comply to the standard operating procedures of Government and instructions from the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District failing which the concerned shop or the shopping mall, complex will be closed down followed by legal action. No loitering is allowed in the shopping mall, complex and only customers shall enter to make purchase and exit immediately thereafter, without fail.
Operation of restaurant, cafe and food outlet excluding those that are located along National Highways are allowed and in strict compliance to the standard operating procedures on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 issued by the Government of Meghalaya in Tourism Department. Home delivery and takeaway service is allowed till 10:00 PM
However, only take away service is permitted along national highways in strict compliance of Political Department.
Barber shops, beauty parlours and saloons must operate in strict compliance to the standard operating procedures of health protocol for saloons and beauty parlours as issued by the Government of Meghalaya in Health and Family Welfare Department.
Hotels are permitted to resume daily operation subject to strict compliance to the standard operating procedures issued by the Government of Meghalaya in Tourism Department and standard operating procedures on preventive measures in hotels and other hospitality units to contain spread of COVID-19 as issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Due permission is to be strictly obtained, without fail from the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills for the resumption of operation.
Yoga Institutes and Gymnasiums will operate subject to strict compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, after due permission has been received from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District. An Undertaking confirming adherence to the relevant SOPs and SOPs issued by the Government of Meghalaya in the Health & Family Welfare Department is to be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District before resumption of operations.
Cyber Cafes are permitted to open subject to strict compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Information Technology and Communication Department, Government of Meghalaya, after due permission has been received from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District. An Undertaking confirming adherence to the relevant SOPs and SOPs issued by the Government of Meghalaya in the Health & Family Welfare Department is to be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
Gaming Parlours are permitted to open on a daily basis subject to strict compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District after due permission has been received. An Undertaking confirming adherence to the relevant SOPs and SOPs issued by the Government of Meghalaya in the Health & Family Welfare Department is to be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
Wholesale and retail pharmacies, clinic both private and public, labs, veterinary hospital, dispensary, petrol pumps, home delivery and takeaway of food, mobile car repairing service consisting of two technicians and mechanics, courier services and e-commerce operation for all goods and CSCs, services provided by self-employed persons, eg., electrician, IT repairs, plumbers, motor mechanics and carpenters, automobile showrooms, wine stores and bonded warehouses and fair price shops both NFSA and Non-NFSA will open and operate daily in Police Bazaar, G.S. Road (from Khyndailad to Motphran), Keating Road, Jail Road, Motphran, Anjalee Point, Mawlonghat, Iew Mawlong, Cantonment, Jeep Stand, Garikhana and Paltan Bazaar.
Only in-situ construction works in with in-situ worker which shall include labourers, supervisors, contractors etc, working in the construction site coming from their residence within the same district are allowed to operate daily. However, they shall obtain permission and submit an undertaking to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District
For incoming skilled workforce, highly skilled and professionals, the employer is to follow the instructions as issued by Political Department and standard operating procedures and orders as issued by Labour and Health and Family Welfare Departments respectively. However, due permission will be given on submission of undertaking to the Deputy Labour Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
Private office establishments with 33% employee-strength are allowed. However, they must obtain permission and submit an undertaking to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District and to mandatorily comply to the national directives, standard operating procedures of Government of India for COVID-19 Management and to all advisories of Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya. In addition, they must strictly follow the standard operating procedures on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in office and work place as issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, without fail.
Non-contact sports and indirect contact sports in strict compliance to standard operating procedures for non-contact and indirect-contact sporting activities issued by the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya are allowed, however, they must obtain permission and submit an undertaking to the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
Operation of permitted establishments and services must strictly adhere to the prescribed standard operation procedures of the Government and mandatory compliance to the advisories of Health and Family Welfare Department, without fail.
Zonal Magistrates, District Police and Shillong Municipal Board will regulate the operation of the shops, services and commercial establishments and also to ensure due compliance to the advisories of Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department with special and strict reference to Social Distancing concerning the COVID-19 situation.
The Deputy Commissioner also requested the public to strictly maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, not to overcrowd in one area, shop, shopkeepers and customers are to mandatorily wear masks and non compliance will entail action of closure of the shops concerned, not to spit in public places, to cooperate with management made by the District Administration, District Police and Shillong Municipal Board and to ensure compulsory compliance to the conditions in prohibitory and night curfew orders issued on 23rd August, 2020 and promulgated under Section 144 CrPC. (MIPR)
