Gzb, Noida remove Delhi border curbs
nNOIDA: The Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad administrations on Friday decided to reopen their borders with Delhi from Saturday onwards.
The two Uttar Pradesh border districts had restricted movement with the national capital in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease. While Ghaziabad had implemented it since April 20, Gautam Budh Nagar had done so since the first phase of the lockdown in March.
The latest orders were passed following the Union home ministry’s announcement of further easing restrictions under its “Unlock 3.0” plan, which will come into effect from August 1.
The guidelines state that while states are free to prohibit certain activities based on their assessment of the situation, there will be no restriction on inter and intra-state movement of persons and goods.
“The will be no restriction on movement of commuters to Delhi, but we will not allow commuters from containment zones to move out. Police will be deployed at the border for routine checks. Shops and markets in Ghaziabad, outside containment zones, will continue to operate between 9am to 9pm,” said Ghaziabad district magistrate (DM) Ajay Shankar Pandey.
Gautam Budh Nagar DM Suhas LY said, “The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31, with only essential services allowed in such areas. All the educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and coaching centres will also remain closed till August 31. Besides, cinema halls, swimming pools, amusement parks, theatres, bars and assembly halls have been asked to remain shut till further orders.”
Although restrictions on movement at the border were eased, commuters will be required to follow health safety protocols.
“Checking the spread of Covid-19 is the most important issue in this situation. All safety measures will be taken at the border points. Commuters will have to follow the safety protocols. There will be no inter-state or intra-state restrictions on the transport of goods, except in containment zones,” Suhas said.