e-Pass: Maharashtra to continue with ‘existing’ guidelines

The central government has lifted all restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement of people and goods. The circular also said that any such restriction would amount to a violation of guidelines by the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) issued earlier during unlock phases.

Maharashtra Home minister Anil Deshmukh on Sunday said they will be taking appropriate decision on allowing intra-state and inter-state movement after discussing it with chief minister (CM) Uddhav Thackeray and deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
He further said that the existing Mission Begin Again guidelines will be in effect in Maharashtra, till any further announcement.

“We have taken note of the recent guidelines announced by the Centre removing all restrictions on inter-state & intra-state movement of goods and people. Appropriate decision will be taken regarding the same after discussion with Hon’ble CM & DCM,” Deshmukh tweeted on Sunday. In another tweet, the home minister said, “As per the discussions held with Hon’ble CM, the existing #MissionBeginAgain guidelines will be in effect in Maharashtra, till any further announcement.”

Which means a person needs to get an e-pass from the state government for intra-state travel in case of emergency and unavoidable situation. For the past few days, there has been a demand for easing of restrictions and e-pass norms in Maharashtra. 

On August 19, the state government allowed resumption of inter-district bus services of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) which was suspended in March after the nationwide lockdown was imposed.

As per the discussions held with Hon'ble CM, the existing #MissionBeginAgain guidelines will be in effect in Maharashtra, till any further announcement. https://t.co/yMc7GSmORl

— ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) August 23, 2020