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India is currently observing lockdown 4.0, which suggests that the situation is still worrisome. While staying at home is the best thing that you can do right now, however, if you must go out in case of any emergency, the lockdown e-pass will come handy. Here’s everything you need to know about it. By Kumar Shree
Things To Remember
- Any person or a group can apply for the lockdown e-pass.
- While applying, it is compulsory to fill in all the necessary details before submitting.
- Check the list of required documents beforehand and keep scanned copies.
- Ensure having an active mobile number as this is where you will receive the OTP verification code.
- You will receive an application reference number upon submitting the application. Keep this number for tracking the status of your request.
- Once you receive the lockdown e-pass ensure to check the name, address, validity, and the QR code.
- Keep both the soft and hard copy of this pass while moving out. Security personnel might demand it upon spotting you outside and this will let them know that you are permitted to travel.
State-Wise List Of Links For Lockdown E-Pass
Note: While you can navigate through the state options at this website for e-passes, we are listing it out individually, and in alphabetical order, for your easy access.
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Daman and Diu
- Delhi
- Goa: Travel Permit & Temporary Pass
- Gujarat: a) Write to the DC/Sub DM for permission to open factory/warehouse, movement of employees, and cargo/truck with details like company name, factory address, line of business describing why it qualifies as an essential commodity, names and copies of ID cards of the employees, and any other specifications. Follow up with them post submitting the application. b) For any further queries, you can call 079 2325 1900 for updates. For DC numbers, click here.
- Haryana — please note: Gurugram has a separate portal
- Himachal Pradesh: E-pass. Vehicle movement E-pass.
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra Click here regarding operating a factory/plant during the lockdownb) Click here for movement of employees in Maharashtra (except Pune).c) Click here for movement of employees in Pune.
- Meghalaya
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
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