To deal with the adverse impact on economic activities caused by Covid-19 pandemic, Haryana Government has finalized a system for starting uninterrupted operation of industries and other establishments in the state beginning from April 20.
The plan has been prepared as per consolidated revised guidelines issued by the Government of India, said an official spokesman.
He said that as per the guidelines, in the State to obtain permission to resume operations and apply for passes, the applicant shall apply on SARAL Haryana portal. Further, the passes for the interstate movement of vehicles shall be applied on government of India portal for e-pass.
The spokesman said that opening of shops or dhabas on highways and movement of self employed individuals will be strictly governed by the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.
He said that in view of approaching summer season and new academic session, distribution of books by book shops to school and college students and sale of Air conditioners, Air coolers, Fans and their repair shops may be treated as essential goods or services and allowed to remain open and operate outside containment zone.
However, the District Magistrates can fix the timings of various establishments, industries, and other permitted activities depending upon the local requirements, the spokesman added.
The spokesman further said that for carrying out the operations of industries and other establishments, Committees will be constituted at block level, town level and city level to scrutinize and approve application. In rural areas, a committee of SDM, DSP, BDPO and Assistant Labour Commissioner and in the urban areas a committee of SDM, DSP, EO or Secretary of Municipal Corporation and Assistant Labor Commissioner will issue the passes for industries and other establishments having up to 25 people, he said.