COVID-19 Restrictions till 15-01-2022
Government of Punjab
Department of Home Affairs & Justice
(Home-4 Branch)
To
1. All the Divisional Commissioners and
the Deputy Commissioners in the State
2. All the Zonal IGPs, Commissioners of Police,
DIGs and SSPs in the State
No. 7/56/2020/2H4/ 33-34
Dated: Chandigarh, the 4
th January, 2022
Sub: COVID-19 Restrictions till 15-01-2022.
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To contain and manage Covid-19, in exercise of the powers conferred
under section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897, read with all other enabling
provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005, in partial modification of directions
issued vide Memo No 07/56/2020-2H4/1 dated 1.1.2022, following restrictions
will be in force till 15.1.2022 :
1. Social distancing and wearing of masks
a) Wearing of masks by all persons in public places, including workplaces
etc. will be mandatory and must be strictly observed and enforced.
b) Social distancing i.e minimum 6 feet distance (do gaz ki duri) for all the
activities shall always be maintained.
2. Movement of persons – night curfew (10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.)
Movement of individuals for all the non-essential activities shall remain
prohibited between 10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m. within municipal limits of
all the cities and towns of Punjab. The district authorities are
accordingly asked to issue prohibitory orders under section 144 of Cr.
PC and ensure strict compliance
However, essential activities including operation of multiple shifts in
industry, offices etc. (both Government and private), movement of
persons and goods on National and State Highways and unloading of
cargo and travel of persons to their destinations after disembarking
from buses, trains and aeroplanes will be permitted.
3. Online teaching/distance learning to be encouraged
All Educational Institutions including schools, colleges, universities,
coaching institutions etc. shall remain closed. However, these
institutions are expected to maintain the academic schedule through
online teaching. However, medical and nursing colleges may continue
to function normally.
4. Prohibited/Restricted activities
a) All bars, Cinemas Halls, Multiplexes, Malls, restaurants, spas,
museums, zoos etc. shall be allowed to operate at 50% of their
capacity subject to all staff present being fully vaccinated.
b) All Sports Complexes, stadia, swimming pools, Gyms shall remain
closed (except being used for training of sports persons for
participation in National/International sports events as well as for
organizing National/International sports events). No Spectators or
visitors are to be allowed.
c) AC buses will run at 50% of capacity.
5. Only fully vaccinated staff will be allowed to attend the Government
as well as Private Offices, working spaces, factories, industries etc.
6. Principle of No Mask – No Service
No Service shall be provided in Government or private offices to the
persons not wearing proper mask.
Note: The district authorities may impose additional restrictions as deemed
necessary, based on their assessment of the situation, but they will not dilute
the above restrictions.
Anurag Verma, IAS
Principal Secretary, Home
CC:
1. PS/CM
2. PS/Dy.CM
3. PS/CS
4. All administrative Secretaries/Registrar- Punjab & Haryana High Court
5. DGP Punjab
6. ADGP-Law & Order
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