Curfew to begin from 11pm, Shops can remain open upto 10pm as per new SOP

In exercise of the powers, conferred under Section 22(2)(h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the undersigned, in his capacity as Chairperson,
State Executive Committee of the State Disaster Management Authority, Assam, do hereby issues the following guidelines, which are to be strictly adhered in both rural and urban areas which will remain in force with immediate effect until furthér orders.

A. Containment Zones:

In case the test positivity of COVID-19 in any area reaches more than 10 cases in the last seven days, the jurisdictional District Magistrate will notify such areas as total containment zones in consultation with MD, NHM and ensure necessary containment measures for COVID-19.

However, in such zones, emergency services will continue round the clock and essential services including shops dealing with groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, animal fodder, etc. will remain open upto usual time of closure but not beyond 10 PM.

Delivery of all essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment through e-commerce in such areas will continue round the clock.

B. Restrictions imposed:

Except for exemptions given in Annexure “C”,

1. Curfew Time:
   11PM – 5AM
2. Opening of workplace and business/ commercial establishments:
   Not beyond 10 PM
3. Functioning of Government and Private Offices/ Establishments:
   As per usual working hours but not beyond 10 PM
4. Opening of shops and commercial establishments: Upto 10 PM
5. Shops dealing with groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, animal fodder:
   Upto 10 PM
6. Dine in Restaurants, Dhabas and other eateries (Upto 50% of seating capacity): Upto 10 PM
7. Takeaway of food items from restaurants, dhabas and other eateries:
   Upto 10 PM
8. Opening of Sale counters, showrooms etc. of cold storages and warehouses:
   Upto 10PM

C. Other restrictions and relaxations:

1. All Government servants (including contractual and fixed pay) who have taken at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine shall attend office. However, all other employees except those in whose case vaccination is contra-indicated as per guidelines issued by the Health Department of Government of Assam and for such claim is certified by a registered medical practitioner will have to get themselves vaccinated and attend office.
2. Employees engaged in emergency / essential services shall attend their duty without any restrictions at any place.
3. The organizations (Government / Private) rendering Essential/Emergency Services.. Law Enforcement Services and Election work will continue working without any restrictions in all districts.
4. Pregnant women employees and women employees with children of 3 years or below** working under any Government / PSU / Financial Institutions / Private Organizat irrespective of their grade shall be eligible to work from home.
5. Persons with disabilities (PwDs) working in any Government/PSU/ Financial Institutions/Private organizations shall be allowed to attend duties.

D. Public Transport (Government and private)

1. Goods transport shall continue unhindered.
2. All Public transport authorities shall enforce COVID-19 appropriate behavior and
   seating inside the vehicles, carriers, containers etc.
3. Auto Rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and taxis shall operate for passengers with 100% seating capacity and observance of COVID-19 appropriate behavior for passengers having at least a single dose of vaccine.
4. Pillion riding on motorcycles may be allowed with at least single vaccinated persons and compulsory wearing of mask.
5. Intra-district transport, with 100% seating capacity subject to observance of COVID 19 appropriate behaviour, shall be allowed for passengers having at least single dose of vaccine.

No standing passenger shall be allowed. Heavy fine will be imposed on such passengers and driving license of the driver/ registration of the vehicle will also be cancelled in the event of carrying standing passengers.

6. All inter-district passenger transport and movement shall be allowed with 100% passengers having at least single dose of vaccine subject to observance of COVID 19 appropriate behaviour.

No standing passenger shall be allowed. Heavy fine will be imposed on such passengers and driving license of the driver/ registration of the vehicle will also be cancelled in the event of carrying standing passengers.

7. Wearing of face mask is mandatory even for a single person driving a vehicle. In case of persons traveling in any private car, up to 100 % of its seating capacity, wearing of face mask is mandatory for all the persons.

E. Educational Institutions (Government and Private):

The guidelines issued by Education Department vide Order No.ASE.01/2020/Pt II/169 dated 28th September,2021 for Elementary, Upper Primary, Secondary Schools and Degree Colleges/Engineering Colleges/Polytechnics/Teacher training colleges/Universities will be applicable for both government, non-government and private educational institutions(Annexure-D).

F. Gatherings:

1. Meeting/gathering at any open or closed spaces:
   •In case of open spaces respective DDMAS shall fix the limit of gatherings depending on Covid situation in their respective districts

• In closed venues gathering is allowed upto 50% of the seating capacity of hall, auditorium etc.

2. Marriages/Religious functions:
   Allowed with not more than 50 single vaccinated persons
3. Religious Places:
   Allowed up to 60 fully vaccinated persons per hour for iconic places and 40 fully vaccinated persons per hour for other religious places. Only fully vaccinated. pilgrims to be allowed entry by Puja Committees/ Organizers.
4. Funeral/last rites:
   Allowed with not more than 50 persons
5. Hotels/resorts:
   Upto 10PM
6. Delivery of essential goods through e Commerce:
   Round the clock
7. Weekly Haats / bazaars:
   Allowed to open in shift of maximum 6 hours
8. Pharmacies, Hospitals, Animal Care Centres and Veterinary clinics:
   Round the clock
9. Cinema/Theatre Hall:
   Allowed with 50% of seating capacity of fully vaccinated viewers and observance of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour

G. Miscellaneous

1. Wearing of face mask is compulsory in all public places.
2. Shop owners shall ensure minimum six feet distance among customers an not allow more than 5 persons inside the shop. In addition, shop owne compulsorily keep sanitizers and hand wash in their shops.
3. Shopkeepers and customers shall have to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Responsibility of maintenance of social distancing will be on the shop owner and failure to do so will be viewed very seriously and may entail summary closure of defaulting shops.
4. Industrial units and Tea gardens may function subject to observance of COVID appropriate behaviour. Head of the unit/tea garden shall be responsible for ensuring social distancing, mask wearing by workers and staff, sanitization of industrial premises, thermal scanning etc.
5. Excise authority will continue taking strong action against illegal production and sale of country liquor in all the districts as a COVID containment measure.
6. All vehicles will be allowed to ply without any odd-even restrictions.