STATE UNDER LOCKDOWN: WHAT YOU CAN, CAN’T DO

The guidelines for the lockdown between 5am on Monday till early May 10 morning — in terms of what is permitted and what isn’t — are largely in line with the weekend curfew that was imposed in nine districts from Friday evening (April 30) to Monday morning (May 3). Here’s what you can and can’t do during the lockdown:

WHAT IS THE NEW LOCKDOWN?

A week-long curfew is in force in the state, from 5am on May 3 till 5am on May 10.

WHO IS ALLOWED TO MOVE DURING THE LOCKDOWN?

People engaged in essential services are allowed to commute. Students and candidates appearing for examinations are allowed to travel, on the production of a hall ticket. Passengers commuting from their residences to airport, bus stands and railway stations are also allowed to commute.

WILL I BE FINED IF I DON’T FOLLOW THE ORDER?

If you violate the instructions, action can be taken against you as per the provisions of sections 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, and other applicable laws.

WHAT ESSENTIAL SERVICES WILL BE ALLOWED?

Shops dealing with food, groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, meat and fish, animal fodder, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical equipment; banks, insurance offices and ATMS; print and electronic media; telecommunications, internet services, broadcasting and cable services, IT and It-enabled services will be open. Delivery of all essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment through e-commerce is allowed. Those providing essential services will need to produce e-passes or valid identity cards upon request. Movement on foot to be allowed for essential services.