Today, we all are scrimmaging against an invisible enemy. This deadly concealed culprit has engulfed the entire world in its clutch and is now fast spreading its tentacles across the world. It is none other than the deadly Coronavirus. The Novel Coronavirus which originally originated in Wuhan, China back in December 2019, is now having a widespread impact on all aspects of society including the human lives and the economy. To combat against this pernicious virus, the Indian Government has announced a 40-day nationwide lockdown in the country. Although some relaxations have been provided now for essential commodities, it is only for those people who are having a valid vehicular pass. So in this article, we tell you step-by-step procedure as How To Get E-Pass During Lockdown In India!
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First of all, let us give you a gist of the effect of this deadly coronavirus in India as well as in the world. Globally, more than 27 lakhs people have been infected and close to 2 lakhs people are dead so far because of this COVID-19 disease. While in India, the figures aren't very high but the number of patients are increasing rapidly. As of now, more than 23,000 people have been contaminated and more than 700 people have lost their lives due to this fatal coronavirus.
The Indian Government announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown in the country on 24th March 2020 but later it was extended for three more weeks and will now be terminated on 3rd May 2020. During the second phase of lockdown, the Government has provided relaxation to some departments and people can come out of their home to carry on essential services, but it is strictly for those who are having a valid pass of their vehicle. So, we tell you How To Get E-Pass During Lockdown In India. Here's how to apply online for an E-Pass:
*One can apply for the E-Pass through their respective State Government's website.
- Log in to the website of your respective State/Union Territory.
- Select the 'Apply E-Pass' tab and fill the E-Pass form along with details asked for. You will be required to provide the following details:
- Name
- Mobile Number
- Source Address
- Destination Address
- Travel Route
- Journey Type (One-way/Round Trip)
- Details of Essential Service/Purpose of Visit
- Copy of Identity card such as Aadhar Card, Driving License etc.
- Vehicle Type and Vehicle Registration Number
- Upload the supporting documents (if any) and submit your application.
- If your E-Pass application is approved, you will receive a text message from the authority.
- You can (should) take a print-out of the provided E-Pass or show the E-copy to the police/authorities if they ask the reason for your movement.
The procedure to get an E-Pass during lockdown is almost identical in all the states of the country. However, in certain cities like Karnataka's capital city Bengaluru, the emergency vehicular passes are available for the public both online/offline and at police stations as well.
Also, in some states like Assam and in the National Capital New Delhi, one can apply for emergency E-Passes through WhatsApp Messenger. People who apply for the pass during the lockdown should have a valid reason for a movement like medical-related purpose or other emergency cases. People residing in Delhi can Whatsapp on the following numbers mentioned in the afore-attested image while people of Assam can Whatsapp for the E-Passes on the following numbers: 8638112297 / 7002546684 / 6901462595. These numbers have been issued by Kamrup Metropolitan (Guwahati) District Administration and if approved, the travel pass can be used for inter-district travel during the lockdown in Assam.
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So, this was a detailed step-by-step procedure on How To Get E-Pass During Lockdown In India. We want to conclude this article by requesting each one of you to stay indoors and stay safe in this struggling time and maintain proper hygiene and social distancing to fight against the deadly coronavirus. Until then enjoy the latest dose of automotive on our website and also have a look at this Made In India Corona Car.
Note: Emergency E-Passes allow you to travel within the city or district only. One cannot cross state borders with these emergency vehicular passes. Please check your respective State's website for more updates.
