Shillong, Sept 26: The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District said that in pursuance to the order of Home (Political) Department, Government of Meghalaya restrictions and relaxations will take effect in East Khasi Hills District from 26th September, 2021 till further orders.
The Night curfew is promulgated under Section 144 CrPC w.e.f 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM daily in East Khasi Hills District. There shall be a total ban on movement during this time, opening of shops and other economic activities both essential and non-essential are permitted upto 6 days a week. They shall close by 7:30 PM sharp.
Restaurants, cafes, teashops, bars, takeaway services, saloons/beauty parlors and gymnasiums shall close by 8:00 PM. Dine-in establishments, public parks, tourist spots and shops which have received permission from this office, concerned SDO (C) may open on Sundays as per the conditions already issued.
Hostels for College Students are allowed to open subject to strict compliance to the SOP issued by the Education Department vide No. EDN.48/2020/Pt/172 dated 23rd September, 2021 and may submit an application to this office for necessary permission.
All other conditions/restrictions/relaxations and curfew exemptions contained in the order No.C&S.3/2009 /PT.III /138, dated 18.09.2021 will continue till further orders. In view of the urgency of the matter this Order has been made ex parte. Given under my hand and seal this the 25th of September, 2021.
