Total Count : 2912; Website updated as on the 14th March, 2022 | Displaying data for the year 2022
| Central / State | Document Title | Date Issued | Summary | Mandatory or Advisory | Industry(ies) Impacted | Valid Till | Does it Impact Komrisk Database? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh | Schools to start in the District of Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh for the students of class 10 and 12; Covid-19 protocols need to followed | 31.01.2022 | District Magistrate of Kondagao in Chhattisgarh has issued an Order permitting the resumption of classes for 10th and 12th standards subject to Covid-19 protocols being adhered to. | Mandatory | Education | No end date specified | NO |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Govt. directs all persons with pending Covid-19 test results to comply with isolation/quarantine requirments at home till their lab results are communicated | 31.01.2022 | Government of Karnataka has advised all persons (who have provided swab sample for Covid-19 testing) to ensure strict isolation / quarantine at home till their lab results are communicated as they might be infectious. Further it has also been stated that any irresponsible behaviour by such persons like going outdoor, socialising, going to work etc shall invite stringent legal action under Epidemic Diseases Act. | Advisory | All | No end date specified | NO |
| Karnataka | Private medical establishments in Karnataka allowed to establish and manage COVID Care Centres in collaboration with hotels/staying facilities | 14.01.2022 | Government of Karnataka has allowed private medical establishments, registered under Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act, to establish and manage COVID Care Centres (“CCC”) for triaging COVID positive persons in collaboration with hotels/staying facilities. Separate registration or permission for such hotels is not required but such an arrangement is required to be duly informed to concerned District Health and Family Welfare/Chief Health Officer-BBMP through a letter/e-mail. It is to be noted that these arrangements shall be the joint responsibility of private medical as well as the hotels. The objective behind establishing these specially identified hotels/staying facilities as CCC is to keep the Asymptomatic / mild symptomatic Covid positive persons under optimum medical observation till they fully recover. This will further facilitate improvement in the availability of beds for the persons moderately or severely affected by Covid 19. Key points the CCCs are required to comply with: 1. The CCCs shall strictly comply with the guidelines issued by the government of Karnataka which includes provisions regarding the following: • Admission of eligible COVID positive persons only with due information to district/ BBMP health authorities. • Availability of medical staff at facility along with tele- monitoring. • Health monitoring of COVID positive persons. • Treatment protocol. • Availability of medical supplies • Training of CCC staff on Infection Prevention Protocols. • Appropriate diet and ancillary services. • Disposal of bio-medical wastes. •Updation of details regarding infrastructure and patients (admitted/discharged) in the software application provided by the state government. 2. 24x7 ambulance service must be readily available to shift patients whenever necessary; 3.Category wise package rates for such CCC facility shall be displayed and communicated to the Covid positive person well in advance to avoid any conflict in this regard. The prescribed rates are: Type of Hotels Per day max. ceiling Economy/Budget- Rs. 4000 3-Star- Rs.8000 5-Star- Rs.10000 4. Chief Health Officer-BBMP and concerned District Health officer shall be informed daily by the private medical establishments regarding number of persons admitted, discharged, referred and health status. 5. Medical and health staff shall monitor health condition of Covid positive persons thrice daily and shall be available round the clock (24X7). 6. Hotel staffs and food delivery personnel shall not come in contact with the Covid positive patients. | Mandatory | Healthcare | No end date specified | NO |
| Andaman | District Magistrate of South Andaman District issues guidelines to be implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the District; Night Curfew imposed from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am | 11.01.2022 | In view of the recent surge in the Covid Positive cases, District Magistrate of South Andaman District has notified a set of guidelines for Night Curfew which shall remain in force till further Orders. Key Highlights: 1. Night Curfew shall be enforced in the entire District of South Andaman from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM with no movement of men and materials unless permitted by the District Magistrate by e-pass; 2. Applications for e-pass are to be submitted online on [https://epass.andaman.gov.in ] along with clear supporting documents. 3. Movement shall be allowed after 9:00 PM only in case of medical emergencies; 4. Persons who intend to proceed to their destination at mainland after 9:00 PM shall only be allowed on production of valid travel documents. Further in case where a person intends to pick/drop after 9:00 PM shall apply for e-pass along with relevant documents which shall be then issued by Office of District Magistrate. 5. Movement of officers/ officials involved in Telecommunication shall be allowed after 9:00 PM on production of movement passes issued by District Magistrate. 6. Movement of personnel involved in providing Broadcasting, all print and electronic media persons after 9:00 PM shall be allowed on production of valid movement passes issued by the District Magistrate. 7. Public Transport/Buses shall be allowed to operate with 70% of the capacity following Covid protocols. 8. Shops selling essential and non-essential items shall be allowed to operate between 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM with 70% capacity of customers by observing the Covid appropriate behaviours. Further it has been clarified that in case where any of such Shop/Establishment is found violating the compliances, the owner/in-charge of the shop/establishment will be held liable to pay a fine of Rs. 50,000 in addition to which the shop/establishment will be sealed for 14 days by the Executive Magistrate. 9. Persons involved in essential activities for movement of goods on Andaman Trunk Road, loading and unloading of essential Cargo after 9:00 PM shall be allowed on production of valid movement permit issued by the Office of District Magistrate. 10. Port services will continue to operate as usual. Further, both essential and non-essential cargo shall be allowed to be moved in and out of the port till 9:00 PM only. E-pass needs to be obtained from the office of District Magistrate for operation of Cargo movement after 9:00 PM. Disobedience of the above Order shall attract penal action under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the relevant provisions or the DM Act, 2005 against the violator(s) in addition to which fine shall be imposed as per Order issued. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | NO |
| Goa | Goa Government imposes restrictions on activities/events around General Elections to Goa State Legislative Assembly, 2022 | 10.01.2022 | The Government of Goa has imposed Section 144 Code of Criminal Procedure restrictions on activities/events around General Elections to Goa State Legislative Assembly, 2022. The objective behind the imposition of restrictions are the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Goa, permitting unrestricted public gatherings and active interactions would further aggravate the situation. Key Highlights: 1. No road shows, Pad-yatras, cycle / bike / vehicle rallies and processions shall be allowed till February 11, 2022. 2. Physical public meetings of Political parties or contesting candidates shall be allowed in designated open spaces with a maximum of 1000 persons or 50% capacity of the ground, whichever is lesser. 3. Door to Door campaigning shall be allowed for a maximum of 20 (Twenty) persons including candidate (excluding security personnel). 4. Indoor meetings shall be allowed for maximum of 500 persons or 50% of the capacity of the hall whichever is less. 5. Political parties and contesting candidates shall ensure the compliance of COVID appropriate behaviour & guidelines and Model Code of Conduct at all occasions during the activities connected with elections. 6. Between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am, no rallies and public meetings shall be allowed on any campaign day. Note: * Restrictions under Revised Broad Guidelines for Conduct of Election will be applicable. Failure to comply with same shall result in cancellation of permission for rallies meetings etc. * All law enforcement agencies will take necessary action against any violation by filing FIR. * Penalty under section 188 of Indian Penal Code maybe enforced with immediate effect incase of failure to comply with the order. | Mandatory | All | 11-02-2022 | NO |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Govt. issues fresh guidelines to ease certain COVID-19 induced restrictions; dispenses with Night Curfew | 25-02-2022 | In continuation to Order dated 31st January, 2022 and in view of the present situation, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has issued certain relaxations in the State - Key Highlights: • There will be no Night Curfew in the State; • There shall be no restriction of capacity and working days in the offices if the Government Department / PSUs / local bodies / Autonomous bodies including HP Secretariat and they shall work with 100% attendance in all working days. However, persons with disability and pregnant women employees shall continue to work from home. • Classes from 9th to 12th are allowed to function w.e.f. 03-02-2022 in all summer closing schools including residential schools (Government / Semi-Government / Private) in the District. All other classes to remain closed. The School Administration will ensure adherence of COVID-19 SOPs and safety protocols while conducting classes; • All coaching centres and libraries are allowed to open subject to adherence of COVID Appropriate Behaviour and safety protocols; • Universities / Colleges / Technical Education and other higher educational institutions are allowed to open from 03-02-2022 with strict adherence to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and safety protocols; • Gymnasiums / Sports Complex and Clubs are allowed to function with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols; • The shops shall open as per their normal prescribed times; • Religious langars shall remain prohibited in all places in District; • All social / religious / cultural / political and other congregations including weddings and funerals are permitted up to 50% of the capacity in indoor built up / covered up areas as well as in open spaces / outdoor areas. There shall be strict adherence of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and safety protocols during the congregations / gatherings. • ‘No Mask, No Service’ policy shall be operational in the District; The above-mentioned restrictions will not be applicable to the following persons and vehicles - • Telecom and internet services; • Print and electronic media correspondents and persons and vehicles involved in newspaper supply chain; • Hospitals including private persons visiting hospitals for medical emergency, pharmaceutical and health related manufacturing units and their ancillaries along with transport related activities; • Government servants on Magisterial / Law and Order duty and officials of District Disaster Management Authority; • Officials of Health and Ayush department including persons working In private health establishments, while on duty; • Fire services; • Police, Mititary, paramilitary forces and other security forces which are under the control of Central / State Government; • Government or Semi-Government employees on duty pertaining to mitigation of COVID-19 as certified by concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate; • Electricity, Water, Municipal services; • Vehicles involved in maintenance, maintenance of goods and services and medical emergency; • Dhabas /eateries on National Highways with prior permission of SDM concerned; • Inter-District stage carriage passenger vehicles in transit. Any person with confirmed bus ticket of such a bus who is essentially required to travel during curfew hours; | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Himachal Pradesh | Update | Himachal Pradesh Govt. imposes restrictions in Shimla District to curb the spread of COVID-19; night curfew to continue from 10 PM to 5 AM | 22-02-2022 | The Government of Himachal Pradesh has issued guidelines to be implemented in Shimla with a view to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Order has been in effect since 31st January, 2022 and shall be applicable till further Orders are notified. Key Highlights: • Night Curfew to continue in the District from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am; • There shall be no restriction of capacity and working days in the offices if the Government Department / PSUs / local bodies / Autonomous bodies including HP Secretariat and they shall work with 100% attendance in all working days. However, persons with disability and pregnant women employees shall continue to work from home. • Classes from 9th to 12th are allowed to function w.e.f. 03-02-2022 in all summer closing schools including residential schools (Government / Semi-Government / Private) in the District. All other classes to remain closed. The School Administration will ensure adherence of COVID-19 SOPs and safety protocols while conducting classes; • All coaching centres and libraries are allowed to open subject to adherence of COVID Appropriate Behaviour and safety protocols; • Universities / Colleges / Technical Education and other higher educational institutions are allowed to open from 03-02-2022 with strict adherence to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and safety protocols; • Gymnasiums / Sports Complex and Clubs are allowed to function with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols; • The shops shall open as per their normal prescribed times; • Religious langars shall remain prohibited in all places in District; • All social / religious / academic / sports / entertainment / cultural / political and other congregations including weddings and funerals are permitted up to 50% of the capacity subject to a maximum of 100 persons in indoor built up of covered up areas (whichever is lower). In open spaces / outdoor areas the gatherings are permitted up to 50% of capacity subject to a maximum of 300 persons (whichever is lower). There shall be strict adherence of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and safety protocols during the congregations / gatherings. Prior information shall be given to the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate who can impose additional conditions upon organisers in the context of local COVID situation. • ‘No Mask, No Service’ policy shall be operational in the District; The above-mentioned restrictions will not be applicable to the following persons and vehicles - • Telecom and internet services; • Print and electronic media correspondents and persons and vehicles involved in newspaper supply chain; • Hospitals including private persons visiting hospitals for medical emergency, pharmaceutical and health related manufacturing units and their ancillaries along with transport related activities; • Government servants on Magisterial / Law and Order duty and officials of District Disaster Management Authority; • Officials of Health and Ayush department including persons working In private health establishments, while on duty; • Fire services; • Police, Mititary, paramilitary forces and other security forces which are under the control of Central / State Government; • Government or Semi-Government employees on duty pertaining to mitigation of COVID-19 as certified by concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate; • Electricity, Water, Municipal services; • Vehicles involved in maintenance, maintenance of goods and services and medical emergency; • Dhabas /eateries on National Highways with prior permission of SDM concerned; • Inter-District stage carriage passenger vehicles in transit. Any person with confirmed bus ticket of such a bus who is essentially required to travel during curfew hours; A copy of the Order is attached for ease of reference. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Tripura | Govt. of Tripura issues guidelines to implement COVID-19 restrictions; private offices may operate at 100% attendance; night curfew imposed from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am | 18-02-2022 | With a view to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Tripura State Disaster Management Authority (“Authority”) has imposed COVID-19 restrictions in the State till 10th February, 2022. Key Highlights: • All private offices may operate at 100% attendance. All Officers / staff are required to ensure strict compliance with COVID appropriate behaviour viz. frequent ·washing of hands / sanitization, wearing a mask / face cover, observing social distancing etc. at all times; • Corona Night Curfew is imposed throughout the State from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am; • Meeting (as far as possible), is required be conducted through video-conferencing and personal meetings with visitors, unless absolutely necessary, are to be avoided. Physical meeting, if necessary, is to be held with limited participants only by maintaining COVID appropriate behaviour; • Meetings / gatherings at any closed spaces (up to a maximum 50% of capacity only) will be allowed by maintaining aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour to contain spread of COVID-19 virus. Seating arrangement should be made considering social distance norms. Video recording may be done for any such events to ensure that restrictions were maintained; • No public meetings in open spaces are allowed; • Movie Halls / Multiplexes, Swimming Pool etc. may be opened with 50% capacity only; • Gymnasium, sports complexes & stadiums etc. may be allowed with 50% capacity only; • All standalone shops and commercial establishments including shopping complexes / Malls, Beauty parlours, Barber shops may remain open only from 6 AM to 9 PM. Medicine shops, however, shall remain open at all times. Shop owners will ensure social distancing and wearing of masks among the customers. Bazaar committees should deploy volunteers to ensure social distancing; • Restaurants / dhabas may operate only up to 9 PM with only 50% of their total capacity. Restaurant in hotels will operate up to 9 PM for outside guests with 50% of their total capacity but In-house guests will avail services at all times. Number of persons allowed inside the Restaurant / dhabas will be not more than one person per 36 sq. ft. of indoor area including shop owners and their service personnel. Maximum no. of persons permissible for entry as per these norms shall be prominently displayed by the Restaurant / dhabas at the entry gate; • Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces may be ensured. Head of Departments may also ensure non-crowding in corridors, canteens etc; • People should avoid unnecessary movement outside home or workplace. In case of need, movement may take place by following aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour. All persons other than family members (not as a member of a family) shall maintain strictly 6 feet distance from each other on roads and other public places at all times. Only family members are exempted; • Wedding ceremonies will be allowed following aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour. People returning from wedding functions having valid invitation card will be exempted from the night curfew; • All religious places may remain open for public maintaining aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour; • Wearing of face cover is compulsory in public places, in all work places and during transport; Any violations shall be proceeded against as per the Disaster Management Act besides IPC, Epidemic Disease Act and other legal provisions as applicable. A copy of the Order is attached herewith for ease of reference. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Govt. issues directions for International arrivals in view of the newly declared Variant of Concern, Omicron | 17-02-2022 | In view of Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has issued the certain directions which have been listed below for the ease of your reference- • All international arrivals / travellers / tourists intending to visit / stay in the District of Shimla shall ensure Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (“MOHFW”) regarding International arrivals issued on 28th November, 2021 (provided in annexure). • All the persons coming to the District which have entered the country during the last one week from foreign countries shall ensure 7 day home quarantine upon arrival. • International travellers to provide information regarding their arrival to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate who shall further give information to the others. • Containment zones if required shall be carefully demarcated at micro level taking into consideration the Guidelines prescribed by MOHFW. • There shall be continuous focus on the five fold strategy for effective management of COVID-19 i.e. Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and strict adherence to already existing COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. • It is mandatory for all to follow the general directives such as- i. Wearing of face mask at all public places, work places and public transport. ii. Individuals to maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in public places. iii. Spitting in public places is punishable with fine in accordance with related Laws, Rules and Regulations. The Order has been effective since 03rd January, 2022 in the entire territorial jurisdiction of Shimla District and shall stay in force till further Orders. Violation of the Order shall attract penalty under IPC and Disaster Management Act. For a detailed read, please refer to the attachment provided. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority issues guideline to be followed during the election in the State of Uttarakhand | 17-02-2022 | With a view to control the spread of the new variant of Covid-19 virus named Omicron, Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority has issued a guideline to be followed during the election in the State of Uttarakhand. Key Highlights: 1. Political parties and candidates will be allowed to campaign during the day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2. Indoor meetings organized by the political parties shall be allowed with 50% of the capacity of the venue. 3. Outdoor meetings organized by the political parties shall be allowed with 30% of the open space capacity. 4. Political parties and candidates can organize their rally only in open places with the capacity, as identified by the district administration. A copy of the corresponding Notification is linked for your ease of reference. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Uttarakhand | Schools to start from 7th February 2022 onwards in the State of Uttarakhand for the students of class 1 to 9; anganwadi centres shall remain closed till further orders | 17-02-2022 | Government of Uttarakhand has notified changes to the existing Covid-19 guidelines regarding operations of Anganwadi Centres and re-opening of schools. The following changes have been incorporated: 1. All Anganwadi Centres in the State of Uttarakhand shall remain closed till further orders; 2. Physical classes for the students of Class 1 to 9 has started from 7th February, 2022 in all Government as well as Private Schools. In this context, a detailed guideline will be issued by the Department of School Education, Uttarakhand. It is to be noted that the rest of the guidelines shall continue as before. | Mandatory | Healthcare, Education | No end date specified | No |
| Chandigarh | Govt. of Chandigarh eases existing COVID-19 restrictions; dispenses with Night Curfew from 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. | 15-02-2022 | Chandigarh Disaster Management Authority has eased some of the Covid-19 restrictions till the time further Orders are notified: • The restrictions on movement of individuals from 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for all the non-essential activities are discontinued; • All existing restrictions on Establishments, Health Centres, Shops, Markets, Apni Mandis, Malls, Restaurants, Hotels etc. have been discontinued w.e.f. 11th February 2022; • Gathering for any purpose should be restricted to 200 persons in case of indoor gathering and 500 persons in case of outdoor gathering. However, the total number of persons shall not exceed 50% of the capacity in case of both indoor and outdoor gatherings; • Schools and coaching institutions will be allowed to start functioning with full capacity in hybrid mode (online/offline) for all classes w.e.f. 14th February 2022. However, the detailed order in this regard will be issued by the Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration, separately. Any breach of this Order shall invite action under relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act and the Indian Penal Code along with other applicable laws. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Mizoram | Health and Family Welfare department, Mizoram issues revised SOP for Covid-19 Test at the entry points of the State; to be complied with till further Orders | 10-02-2022 | Health Department of Mizoram has notified the the Revised Standard Operating Procedure ("SOP") to be followed for Covid-19 Screening at all entry points of Mizoram, till further Orders. 1.Screening at Entry Points and Quarantine: • All entry points to the State of Mizoram shall fulfil the formalities as prescribed by the Home Department, Government of Mizoram and shall further have Screening Points with RAgT for Covid-19; • All persons who test positive are required to be isolated / treated as per existing Covid-19 management protocols; • Asymptomatic persons tested negative with RAgT are not required to be quarantined but shall follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour (“CAB”); • Symptomatic persons tested negative with RAgT shall be tested again with RT-PCR / TrueNat following which he/she shall be quarantined for a period of 5 days even if he/she is found negative in such test, and then be tested again with RT-PCR / TrueNat after the said 5 days. • Exemptions from RAgT Screening: Asymptomatic Persons entering Mizoram may be exempted from entry point screening and quarantine subject to production of the following documents before the Entry Point Screening Team: i. Negative RT-PCR / TrueNat / CBNAAT test Report for the Covid-19 issued by a recognized laboratory within 72 hrs prior to the time of entry; or ii. Certificate, downloaded from the Cowin Portal, for full-dose Covid vaccination taken at least 15 days prior to the date of entry; or iii. Certificate of discharge from Home Isolation or Covid Care Facility issued by a Competent Authority within 3 months prior to the date of entry. Provided that the persons carrying the above-mentioned certificates shall monitor themselves for any symptoms of Covid-19 for 7 days while strictly following the CAB. Provided further that no symptomatic persons shall be exempted from RAgT screening even if he/she produces any of the Certificates mentioned above. 2. Self-Monitoring: Persons to monitor themselves shall strictly follow the CAB while watching out for any Covid-19 symptoms and shall seek advice from the concerned CMO / MO or the Helpline Numbers : 102/03892323336/ 0389 2318336. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Goa | Educational institutes to reopen in Goa w.e.f. 21st February 2022; Covid-19 protocols need to be complied with | 10-02-2022 | Directorate of Education in Goa has decided to reopen all the educational institutions in the State w.e.f 21st February 2022 subject to the condition that the Covid-19 norms and Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) for reopening of Schools are strictly adhered to. | Mandatory | Education | No end date specified | No |
| Gujarat | District Magistrate of Gandhinagar issues COVID-19 guidelines for implementation in the District; two doses of vaccine mandatory for owners, administrators, employees and all individuals involved in economic activities | 10-02-2022 | The Government of Gujarat has notified the following guidelines for implementation in Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation / cities as well as in the entire Gandhinagar district: 1. Two doses of vaccine will be mandatory for owners, administrators, employees as well as all individuals involved in all economic activities . 2. All types of political, social (including marriage), educational, cultural, religious programs, sports activities, all other public functions, auditoriums, assembly halls and recreational places can remain open with a maximum of 75% of the capacity of the place (in outdoor events) and 50% of the capacity of the place for indoor events. Going forward, marriage ceremonies will not require registration on “DIGITAL GUJARAT PORTAL”. 3. Further, the below mentioned National Directives for COVID 19 should also be adhered to- a. Face Covering- Compulsory in public place, workplace and during transport b. Social Distancing- Individual must maintain a minimum of 6ft distance in public places. Shops should ensure physical distancing among customers. c. Spitting in public places will be a punishable offence. 4. During the period of night curfew, the following things should be taken into consideration – a. Sick persons, pregnant women, disabled persons shall be allowed to move with the attendant for treatment. b. Passengers must be allowed to travel by presenting train, airport, or city bus tickets. c. No public ceremonies such as political, social, educational, cultural, religious programs may be held during the night time period. d. Persons who have come out in unavoidable circumstances will have to give permission for movement by presenting their identity card, doctor's prescription, treatment papers and other evidence. 5. The following services / activities may be continued during the night curfew period: a. Internet / telephone / mobile service provider / IT/ITes related Services b. Medical, paramedical and allied health care c. Oxygen production and distribution system, d. Print and Electronic Media, Newspaper Distribution. e. Petrol, Diesel, LPG. / CNG / PNG related pumps, operation of production unit, port of loading, terminal depots, plants and related transportation, distribution and repairing services Post and courier service, f. Private Security Service. g. Services related to animal feed, fodder and animal medicine and treatment. h. Production, transportation and supply arrangements for agricultural operations, pest control and other essential services. i. All services related to transportation, storage, and distribution of all the above essential items. j. Transport services related to transportation, storage and distribution of interstate, inter-district and inter-city trade and related e-commerce services. Please note that the Notification is in Vernacular, and we have translated this to the best of our understanding. Once an official translation is available, we will update in case there is a requirement. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Govt. eases Covid-19 curbs; restrictions on public gathering etc. to continue till 2nd March, 2022 | 09-02-2022 | With a view to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Disaster Management Department of Tamil Nadu has extended some of the COVID-19 restrictions in the State till 2nd March 2022. The following restrictions will continue: • The existing restrictions on public gatherings in Social, Cultural and Political congregation; • Marriage ceremonies and funeral rites shall be permitted with not more than 200 and 100 persons, respectively. All other restrictions imposed earlier shall cease to remain in force, subject to the condition that the Covid-19 norms are adhere to. Any person violating the effective measures will be liable to be proceeded against as per the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, the Indian Penal Code and other applicable legal provisions. | Mandatory | All | 02-03-2022 | Yes |
| Kerala | Government of Kerala has issued directions for International Travellers | 07-02-2022 | In view of Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Government of Kerala has issued certain directions for International Travellers, which have been listed below for the ease of your reference- 1. Any international traveller (irrespective of duration of stay in Kerala) coming to Kerala will undergo symptom surveillance, if symptomatic, she/he will undertake RTPCR test at cost and take further actions as per the test results. 2. Random testing of 2% of international travellers in the flight irrespective of country of departure to be done free of cost ( The State shall bear the cost of the test) and the selection of the passengers to be done by Airlines officers. A Copy of the Notification is attached herewith for your ease of reference. 3. Home Quarantine is advisable for international travellers. They must continue self-health monitoring for seven days from the arrival date and, if symptoms develop, shall undergo testing. They shall follow strict covid appropriate behaviour. It is advisable to avoid attending congregation, closed spaces gathering and crowding. 4. The samples of all international travellers who are tested RTPCR positive shall be sent for Whole Genomic Sequencing. 5. The treatment of COVID positive travellers to be done as per the existing guidelines. 6. COVID testing using Rapid Antigen Test on the 8th day of arrival is advisable for safety of the passenger | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Nagaland | Govt. of Nagaland issues SOP for re-opening of Schools for conducting physical/ offline classes for pre-primary sections in the State | 04-02-2022 | The Govt. of Nagaland has issued Notification to permit resumption of classes in physical / offline mode, with upto 50% attendance, for students in the pre-primary sections in all the schools in the state from 01.03.2022. Key Highlights: 1. Attendance of all students must be with parental consent; 2. All teachers and non-teaching staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and if not, they must be tested negative for RT-PCR once every fifteen days; 3. Status of vaccination of all teaching / non-teaching staff must be submitted to District Tast Force (DTF); 4. All general covid-19 protocols must be followed, like wearing masks, sanitising, self monitoring, respiratory etiquettes etc. 5. Seating arrangements must be made at a 6 ft distance from one another, alternate day routine for a hybrid mode of running must be established; 6. Online / Distance learning is required to be continued as well as encouraged for all students; 7. Hostels for pre-primaary students, if existing shall remain closed; 8. Gymnasium and Swimming Pools must remain closed; 9. Cafeteria and Mess facility shall remain closed; 10. The bus drivers and conductors for child pick and drop service must be fully vaccinated. The buses and keys must also be sanitized with alcohol solution; 11. Teachers, school counselors and school health workers must work together to promote mental health well being of the students. 12. All hygine and sanitisation measures must be followed. For further details, please refer to corresponding Notification provided for reference | Mandatory | Education | No end date specified | No |
| Kerala | Govt. of Kerala issues Guidelines in the context of SARS-CoV-2 variant omicron for travellers coming to Kerala | 04-02-2022 | The Govt. of Kerala has issued guidelines for international travellers related to vulnerability reduction and spread of COVID, especially due to Omicron. Key Highlights: 1. Any international traveller coming to Kerala must undergo symptom surveillance, and if symptomatic, she/he will undertake RTPCR test at their own cost and take further actions as per the test results. 2. Random testing of 2% of international travellers in the flight irrespective of country of departure to be done free of cost and the selection of the passengers will be done by Airlines officers; 3. Home Quarantine is advisable for international travellers. Self health monitoring for seven days from the arrival date and testing, if symptoms develop, must be continued. Strict covid appropriate behaviour is to be followed; (Avoid attending congregation, closed spaces gathering and crowding) 4. The samples of all international travellers who are tested RTPCR positive must be sent for Whole Genomic Sequencing; 5. COVID positive travellers must undergo treatment as per the existing guidelines; 6. COVID testing using Rapid Antigen Test is advised on the 8th day of arrival. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Chandigarh | Govt. of Chandigarh eases Covid-19 restrictions; imposes restrictions on movement of International Travellers | 04-02-2022 | The Government of Chandigarh has notified further easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the Union Territory and notified the following relaxations with immediate effect; 1. Wearing of masks shall be compulsory for all individuals moving for any purpose whatsoever; 2. International travellers coming from specified countries at risk will be tested at the arrival airport and if tested negative, they will follow home quarantine for 7 days. Re-test shall be conducted on the 8th day of arrival in India and if negative, further self-monitoring of their health for next 7 days shall be followed. Along with this, all the owners/managers/ care-takers, etc. of the Hotels/Guest Houses/Sarai’s, etc. shall ascertain international travel history of their guests since last 15 days, at the time of their check-in and prohibit the stay in their premises of person(s) not following the guidelines; 3. Gathering for any purpose should be restricted to 200 persons for indoor and 500 persons for outdoor venues or 50% of the full capacity, whichever is lower; 4. School and coaching institutions will continue functioning in hybrid (offline/online mode); 5. The Administration has further directed the closure of Mini Covid Care centres owing to steady decline in Covid cases. Any violation of these restrictions shall invite action under Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code along with other | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Goa | All educational institutes to re-open for Std I- Std XII | 31-01-2022 | The Govt. of Goa instructed all educational institutes to re-open for Std I - Std XII w.e.f 21/02/2022 by following all Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and as per SOP guidelines. | Mandatory | Educational | No end date specified | No |
| Tripura | Tripura Govt. imposes night curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. till 20-02-2022; private offices may operate at 100% attendance subject to adherence to aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour | 03-01-2022 | With a view to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Tripura State Disaster Management Authority (“Authority”) has imposed COVID-19 restrictions in the State till 20th February 2022. Key Highlights: •All private offices may operate at 100% attendance. All officials / staff are required to ensure strict compliance with aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour for instance frequent ·washing of hands / sanitization, wearing a mask / face cover, observing social distancing etc. at all times; •Corona Night Curfew has been imposed throughout the State from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am; •Meetings / gatherings at any closed spaces (up to a maximum 50% of capacity only) will be allowed by maintaining aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour to contain spread of COVID-19 virus. Seating arrangement should be made considering social distance norm of 2 yard distance. •No public meetings in open spaces are allowed; •Movie Halls / Multiplexes, Swimming Pool etc. may be opened with 50% capacity only; •Gymnasium, sports complexes and stadiums etc. may be allowed with 50% capacity only; •All standalone shops and commercial establishments including shopping complexes / malls, beauty parlours, barber shops may remain open only from 06:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Medicine shops, however, shall remain open at all times. Shop owners shall ensure social distancing and wearing of masks among the customers. Bazaar committees should deploy volunteers to ensure social distancing; •Restaurants / dhabas may operate only up to 10 PM with only 50% of their total capacity. Restaurant in hotels will operate up to 10:00 p.m. for outside guests with 50% of their total capacity but in-house guests shall avail services at all times. Number of persons allowed inside the Restaurant / dhabas will be not more than one person per 36 sq. ft. of indoor area including shop owners and their service personnel. Maximum no. of persons permissible for entry as per these norms shall be prominently displayed by the Restaurant / dhabas at the entry gate; •Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces may be ensured. Head of Departments may also ensure non-crowding in corridors, canteens etc; •People should avoid unnecessary movement outside home or workplace. In case of need, movement may take place by following aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour. All persons other than family members (not as a member of a family) shall maintain strictly 6 feet distance from each other on roads and other public places at all times. Only family members are exempted (they can walk on road and other places together); •Wedding ceremonies shall be allowed following aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour. People returning from wedding functions having valid invitation card shall be exempted from the night curfew; •All religious places may remain open for public maintaining aggressive COVID appropriate behaviour; •Wearing of face cover is compulsory in public places, in all work places and during transport; Any violations shall be proceeded against as per provisions of the Disaster Management Act besides legal action under IPC, Epidemic Disease Act and other legal provisions as applicable. | Mandatory | N/A | No end date specified | No |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Govt. eases restrictions on incoming flights in view of improvement in Covid-19 situation | 31-01-2022 | In view of the improved Covid-19 situation in the State, the Government of West Bengal has issued the following guidelines on incoming flights: 1. There shall be no restrictions on Domestic incoming flights (except Bangalore) subject to the condition that the passengers are either fully vaccinated or have a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours prior to boarding. However, Domestic Flights from Bangalore shall be allowed thrice a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) subject to further review; 2. There shall be no restrictions on incoming flights to Kolkata from United Kingdom, subject to RT-PCR test conducted within 48 hours prior to departure or at Kolkata; A Copy of the Notification is attached herewith for your ease of reference. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Govt. extends COVID-19 induced restrictions with a view to curb the spread of ‘Omicron’ variant of COVID-19; Night Curfew to continue from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am | 22-01-2022 | The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority has notified the following guidelines for implementation with a view to curb the spread of ‘Omicron’ variant of COVID-19: 1. Night Curfew shall continue to be effective from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am; 2. Some of the services exempted from restrictions and permitted to operate on 24x7 basis: • E-commerce platforms like amazon, flipkart, myntra etc. allowed to continue home and online delivery; all employees engaged in delivery are required to present their employee ids issued to them upon being stopped for checking; • All goods carrying vehicles (loaded or otherwise) are allowed to operate inter-State; • Internet services, broadcasting and cable services, telecommunication; • Cold storage and warehouse services; and • Maintenance services for offices, residential complexes and also private security services. 3. All business establishments (markets) may remain open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm; 4. It is mandatory for people in public places workplaces and public transport to wear masks; 5. All gyms, shopping malls, cinema halls, spa, salons, amusement parks, theatres, auditoriums etc. and all activities related thereof will be open at 50 percent capacity following the Covid protocol; 6. Sports institutions, stadiums and playgrounds located in the State will remain open with 50 percent capacity for training of players; 7. No public events (recreational / educational / cultural etc.) activities allowed till 31st January, 2022; 8. Hotels, restaurants, eateries and dhabas will be allowed to continue dine-in at 50 percent capacity while maintaining Covid protocols. Takeaway / home delivery of food items will be encouraged; 9. Strict compliance of COVID Appropriate behaviour such as social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitizing hands etc. is required to be ensured in all public places; 10. It is mandatory for individuals to maintain a distance of 6 feet and adhere to social distancing requirements in public places; 11. Spitting in public places is illegal, for which there will be a provision of punishment with fine; consumption of paan, gutkha, tobacco etc. is prohibited in public places; 12. Following categories of persons will be allowed to leave home only for essential and health reasons: • Persons above 65 years of age; • Persons with co-morbidities; • Pregnant and lactating women; and • Kids below the age of 10 years. Anyone violating the above-mentioned guidelines will be penalized under relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act along with Indian Penal Code and other applicable legal provisions. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Govt. issues latest Public Discipline Guidelines; directs all commercial establishments to conspicuously display information related to administration of both doses of COVID-19 vaccine to staff | 13-02-2022 | In view of the present circumstances and in view of the convenience of the general public and the continuous availability of essential services and commodities, the Home Department of Rajasthan has issued Public Discipline Guidelines which have been in effect since 16th February, 2022. Key Highlights: 1. The heads of the concerned institution / all the heads of departments / heads of offices / operators of other institutions / operators of business establishments etc. are required to conspicuously declare/ display the number of persons/ staff who have been administered both doses of the vaccine in the establishment/ institution and how many persons are yet to be vaccinated; 2. It is mandatory for all passengers (International) coming to Rajasthan from abroad to get RT-PCR test by the Airport Covid Team upon their arrival. The concerned passenger will be institutionalised/ home quarantined for 7 days till the RT-PCR test report is negative. Passengers coming to Rajasthan by domestic air travel/ train travel must have double dose Covid-19 vaccination certificate or negative RT-PCR report, (tested within 72 hours). If a passenger is unable to produce either, it will be mandatory to get RT-PCR test on their arrival. The concerned passenger will be institutionalised/ home quarantined for 7 days till the RT-PCR test report comes negative. 3. All private / government schools in the urban areas of state will be allowed to conduct educational activities up to class 5. Students will be allowed to come to the campus for studies only after the written consent of the parents/guardian. The facility of online study will be kept running continuously. | Mandatory | All | No end date specified | No |
| Central | UGC allows re-opening of Universities and Colleges post Lockdown | 11-02-2022 | The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been constantly monitoring the academic activities in Higher Education Institutions affected by pandemic and has issued appropriate guidelines. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested to ensure strict enforcement of COVID Appropriate Behaviour at all times and at all places in universities, colleges and other institutes of Higher Education. Key Highlights: 1. The Higher Educational Iinstitutions may open campuses; 2. Conduct classes and examinations in offline / online / blended mode 3. Must follow COVID Appropriate Behavior and necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time. | Advisory | All | No end date specified | No |
