Shillong, Dec 2: The office of the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills mention that in compliance to order No.POL.75/2020/PU/118, dated Shillong, the 26th November, 2020 and No.POL.75/2020/Pt.I/119, dated Shillong, the 30th November, 2020 of the Home (Political) Department, Government of Meghalaya.
The office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills will grant permission for conducting trainings, meetings of dorbar shnong, clubs and associations etc. Ceremonies, functions, events by any individual, organizations subject to a ceiling limit of 100 (hundred) attendees or one-third the capacity of the hall, open spaces, whichever is less, upon due application made to this office.
For private gatherings at residential premises, the ceiling limit shall be 50 attendees or one-third the capacity of the residential premises, whichever is less. Permission will be issued on a case to case basis, after assessing the capacity of the residential premises by the Executive Magistrate and Block Development Officer concerned, as required.
All organizers of such events shall strictly adhere to social distancing norms, wearing of masks, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene as per protocols laid down by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya.
Due attention is to be paid to strictly observing the protocols to avoid a spike in infection during the festive and wedding season. Random inspections may be conducted by magistrate and any laxity or negligence in observing protocols may entail action as per relevant laws.
