Remove restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement: Home Ministry tells states

New Delhi, Aug 22: In a major development, the Centre has asked the States not to impose restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods during the present prevailing Unlock-3 guidelines.

With this all the passes, e-permits and approvals needed to cross inter state and intra state borders are likely to be a history shortly.  

In a communication to Chief Secretaries of all States today, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has stated that it has been reported that local level restrictions on movement are being imposed by various districts/States.  Such restrictions are creating problems in inter-State movement of goods and services and are impacting the supply chain, resulting in disruption of economic activities and employment, besides affecting supply of goods and services.

The MHA has said such restrictions at local level imposed by District Administrations or by States, amount to violation of the guidelines issued by the MHA under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Drawing attention to the MHA’s Order dated July 29, 2020 specifying Guidelines for Unlock-3, the communication reiterates that there shall be no restriction on inter-State and Intra-State movement of persons and goods. No separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for such movements.  This includes movement of persons and goods for cross land border trade under Treaties with neighbouring countries.