Shillong, August 30: With a view to regulate operation of Iewduh, the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 29th August, 2020 has informed that 1245 numbers of shops in Iewduh will open three times a week up to 623 shops per day from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM strictly as per the regulated arrangements to be made by the Syiem of Hima Mylliem.
Operation of shops must strictly adhere to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures of Government and mandatory compliance to all the advisories of the Health and Family Welfare Department, without fail.
The Syiem of Hima Mylliem will ensure due compliance by the shop owners to the norms, protocols and advisories of Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department with special and strict reference to social distancing concerning the COVID -19 situation.
In addition, the shopkeepers and customers are to strictly maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, not to overcrowd in one area or shop, to wear mask which is mandatory and non compliance will entail action of closure of the shops concerned, not to spit in public places, respiratory etiquette, hand hygiene and hand sanitizers to be provided by the shop owner at the entry and exit of the shop, frequent sanitization of the shop and to cooperate with management made by the Syiem of Hima Mylliem and District Police.
Shopkeepers and customers are also to ensure compulsory compliance to the conditions in the prohibitory and night curfew orders issued by the District Magistrate on 29th August, 2020 under 144 CrPC. The order also states that violation of any or all the norms and protocols will entail legal action and closure of the shops.
