Shillong: The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 1st November, 2020 has informed that shops with allotted serial numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 will open on 2nd , 5th, 11th and 14th November, 2020, shops with allotted serial numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 will open on 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th November, 2020 and shops with allotted serial numbers 5,6,1 and 2 will open on 4th, 7th, 10th and 13th November, 2020 in shopping complexes of Glory’s Plaza, J. M. Towers, Dmar Complex, Hira 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.
The Incident Commander, Magistrates and Police will regulate the operation of shops, services and commercial establishments in their respective localities and villages and also to ensure due compliance to the advisories of Government in the Health & 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 or shop, shopkeepers and costumers shall mandatorily wear masks and non compliance will entail action of closure of the shops concerned, refrain from spitting in public places, to cooperate with the management made by the District Administration, District Police and Headman and ensure compulsory compliance to the conditions in prohibitory order issued on 1st November, 2020 and night curfew order issued on 30th October, 2020 which are promulgated under Section 144 CrPC.