Kerala stops daily commuters’ e-pass

Mangaluru: In a bid to prevent transmission of Covid-19 through borders, the Kerala government has decided to stop issuing e-passes for daily commuters from Mangaluru to Kasaragod with immediate effect.
Kasaragod and Dakshina Kannada district administrations were issuing e-passes for daily commuters, especially professionals, students and other workers, in order to carry out their day to day occupational activities in both districts for entry through Talapady checkpost.
After a meeting at Kararagod on MOnday, Kerala revenue minister E Chandrashekharan decided that the e-pass process should be stopped immediately.
“There are many people including doctors who commute between Kasaragod and Mangaluru daily. All such daily commuters should stay in their work places for 28 days. Only those who are ready to stay in Kasaragod for 28 days will be allowed to enter here. Similarly, those who are working in Mangaluru should stay there for 28 days. Daily commuters will not be allowed to travel on a daily basis. This order is applicable to all including doctors,” the minister said.