In light of the current situation, the Maharashtra Government has made it mandatory for local residents to carry e-passes for inter-district travelling. Here’s how you can avail an e-pass in Maharashtra. By Kumar Shree
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To further strengthen its fight against COVID-19, the Maharashtra State Government has introduced a mandatory e-pass system for all inter-district movements. With the new rule in place, all individuals looking forward to a road journey from one district to another in Maharashtra must carry an e-pass. One can electronically generate an e-pass.
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Who Can Get An E-Pass In Maharashtra?
The state government has set aside some criteria to define who can avail of an e-pass. Only people who have a valid reason to travel will be issued an e-pass. Reasons include medical emergencies, marriage in close relation, or the demise of a relative.
How to Apply for an E-pass?
One can apply for an e-pass at this dedicated website. One will need an Aadhar card, medical certificate, medical documents/death-related documents/marriage-related documents such as a wedding card to justify the purpose of travel. The police is trying to clear these applications a day before the person needs to travel. If the furnished documents or reason for travelling is not satisfactory, the authority can also reject the application.
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Who Doesn’t Need an E-pass?
Government employees travelling between districts for official purposes and people in emergency services need not carry an e-pass.
Editor’s Note: Keeping the current situation of the pandemic in mind, T+L India recommends every reader to stay safe and take all government-regulated precautions in case of travel at this time is necessary. Please follow our stories on COVID-19 for all the latest travel guidelines.
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