No lockdown! Section 144 across Maharashtra from today; All you need to know-

Mumbai, April 14: Witnessing a huge surge in COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has announced curfew-like restrictions on public movement for the next 15 days across the state. 

 

He informed that no complete lockdown will be imposed but announced that there will be a strict 'janta curfew', starting 8 pm today. The janta curfew will remain in effect till 7 am on 1 May. However, the "lockdown-like" restrictions exclude essential services.

 

 

 

In his address to people of the state, CM Thackeray said, "There is a shortage of medical oxygen, beds and the demand for Remdesivir has also increased," he said, as he appealed opposition parties and the civil society to help the government overcome the crisis. "This is not the time to do politics."

 

 

CM Thackeray also announced that the government has decided to postpone class 10 and 12 board exams for the state education board.

 

 

1) Section 144 of CrPC prohibiting assembly of five or more people at one spot will be imposed throughout the state to prevent gatherings.

 

2) No one is allowed to move in public place without valid reasons (mentioned below).

 

3) All establishments, public places, activities, services shall remain closed.

 

 

 

1) Hospitals, diagnostic centres, clinics, vaccinations, medical insurance offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, other medical and health services including supporting manufacturing and distribution units. This would also include dealers, transport and supply chain.

 

2) Manufacturing and distribution of vaccines, sanitizers, masks, medical equipment, their ancillaries, raw material units and support services.

 

3) Veterinary services/animal care shelters and pet food shops.

 

4) Groceries, vegetable shops, fruit vendors, dairies, bakeries, confectioneries, all types of food shops.

 

5) Cold storage and warehousing services.

 

6) Public transport: Airplanes, trains, taxis, autos and public buses.

 

• Auto-rickshaw: Driver, two passengers only
  
  
• Taxi (4 wheeler): Driver, 50% % capacity (as per RTO limit)
  
  
• Bus: Full seating capacity as per RTO limit. No standing passengers will be allowed.
  
  
• Anyone using public transport must compulsorily wear mask in a proper manner. Failure to do so will attract fine of Rs 500.
  
  
• In four-wheeler taxis, if any one person is not wearing mask, the offender and the driver of the taxi will be fined Rs 500 each.
  
  
• All vehicles should be sanitized after every trip
  
  
• Drivers and other staff of public transport must get vaccinated at the earliest as per Centre's guidelines
  
  
• Auto and taxi drivers should be encouraged to isolate themselves using a plastic sheet or similar material.
  
  
• People found violating Covid-protocol on any train will be fined Rs. 500.
  
  
• Also, private transport is allowed only for essential services and during emergencies.

 

1) Schools, colleges, and all private coaching classes of any kind to remain closed.

 

2) All cinema halls, auditoriums, drama theatres, amusement parks, arcades, video game parlours, water parks, clubs, swimming pools, gyms and sports complexes, shooting for films, serials, advertisements to remain closed.

 

3) All shops, malls, shopping centres not engaged in essential services to remain closed

 

4) Public places like beaches, gardens, open spaces etc., all religious places of worship, barber shops, spa, beauty parlours to remain closed during janta curfew.

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