Construction is allowed in some govt projects

ORDER

Whereas, in the exercise of the powers, conferred under Section 10(2)(l) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the undersigned, in his capacity as Chairperson, National Executive Committee, has issued an Order dated 14th April 2020 that the lockdown measures stipulated in the Consolidated Guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) for containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country, will continue to remain in force up to 3rd May 2020 to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Whereas, to mitigate hardship to the public, select additional activities will be allowed, which will come into effect from 20th April 2020. However, these additional activities will be operationalized by States/Union Territories (UTs)/ District Administrations based on strict compliance with the existing guidelines on lockdown measures. Before operating these relaxations, States/ UTs/ District Administrations shall ensure that all preparatory arrangements with regard to social distancing in offices, workplaces, factories, and establishments, as also other sectoral requirements are in place. The consolidated revised guidelines incorporating these relaxations are enclosed;

Whereas, the consolidated revised guidelines will not apply in containment zones, as demarcated by States/Union Territories (UTs)/ District Administrations. If any new area is included in the category of containment, the activities allowed in that area till the time of its categorization as a containment zone will be suspended except for those activities as are specifically permitted under the guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW), Government of India.

Whereas in the exercise of the powers, conferred under Section 10(2)(l) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the undersigned, in his capacity as Chairperson, National Executive Committee, hereby issues directions to all the  Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, State/ Union Territory Governments and States/ Union Territory Authorities for the strict implementation of enclosed consolidated revised guidelines.

Consolidated Revised Guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, States/ UT Governments and States/UT Authorities for containment of COVID-19 in the country.

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