Shillong: The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued today has informed that shops operating from fixed premises will open as scheduled from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Shillong Urban Agglomeration for areas falling under Police Bazaar, GS Road, Keating Road, Jail Road, Cantonment and Motphran. However, cyber cafe, gaming parlours, jackpot parlours and lottery counter shall remain closed till further orders.
According to the order, stand alone shops serial number 1 and 3 will open on 22nd , 24th, 26th, 30th June, 2020, 2nd and 4th July, 2020 while serial number 2 and 4 will open on 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th June, 2020, 1st and 3rd July, 2020.
In shopping malls and complexes except Glory’s plaza, JM Towers and Jivan Ram Complex, shops serial number 1, 3 and 5 will open on 22nd, 24th, 26, 30th June, 2020 and 2nd, 4th July, 2020, while shops number 2, 4 and 6 will open on 23rd, 25th, 27th 29th June, 2020, 1st and 3rd July, 2020.
In Glorys Plaza, JM Towers except COSMOS and Jivan Ram Complex (Bhutia Market) shop serial number 3 will open on 22nd June, 2020 and 4th July, 2020, shop number 4 will open on 23rd and 29th June, 2020, shop number 5 will open on 24th June, 2020, shop number 6 will open on 25th June, 2020 and 1st July, 2020, Shop number 1 will open on 26th June, 2020 and 2nd July, 2020 while shop number 2 will open on 27th June, 2020 and 3rd July, 2020.
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. Gaming arcades, children play area, 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 standard operation procedures of Government and instructions from the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District failing which the concerned shop of 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 Highway are allowed to operate daily between 8:00 A.M to 8:00 P.M. and in strict compliance to the standard operating procedures issued by the Government of Meghalaya in Tourism Department and also to the standard operating procedures on preventive measures in restaurant to contain spread of COVID-19 as issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Operation of barber shops, beauty parlours and saloons must operate as per allotted serial number and 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.
These arrangements will not affect the operation of the 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 store and bonded warehouse and fair price shops both NFSA and Non-NFSA which will open and operate daily.
In-situ construction 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 in Shillong Urban Agglomeration for areas falling under Police Bazaar, G.S. Road, Keating Road, Jail Road, Cantonment and Motphran, however, they shall obtain permission and submit an undertaking to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District except cyber cafe, gaming parlours, jackpot parlours and lottery counter.
Incoming skilled workforce, highly skilled and professionals, the employer is to follow the standard operating procedures and orders as issued by Labour and Health and Family Welfare Departments. However, due permission with undertaking should be submitted to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
Private office establishments with 33% employee-strength are allowed; however, they must obtain permission and submit undertaking to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District and to mandatorily comply with 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, these private offices 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.
Operation of notified weighbridges to facilitate checking of loaded vehicles are also allowed, however, they must obtain permission and submit an undertaking to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
Non-contact sports excluding gymnasium 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 undertaking to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District.
50% of private and public transport will operate as per orders notified earlier and movement of vehicles and other traffic arrangements will be prepared and regulated by the office of Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, inter-district movement of persons is permitted, however, inter-state movement of persons will continue to be restricted.
Operation of permitted establishments, services, agricultural, industrial and commercial activities 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.
The local Headmen (Rangbah Shnong) in coordination with incident commander 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 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, to wear mask by shopkeepers and customers which is mandatory 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 Headman.
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, to wear mask by shopkeepers and customers which is mandatory 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 compliance to prohibitory and night curfew orders issued by the District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District.