UP lockdown: How to get an e-pass, and who all are exempt

Following reports of extension of the corona curfew that has been in force for some time, the Uttar Pradesh government today came out with a list of who all will be allowed to move around without an e-pass during the restrictions.

People associated with industrial activities, medical and essential services won't need e-passes to travel, news agency ANI said citing a government notification.

Other exempt groups include ecommerce, people having medical emergency, postal service, print/electronic media and internet service.

Others who need to travel during the curfew period will need e-passes.

One can get a pass by visiting the official site of the state Revenue Department, according to the notification.

Documents like Aadhaar/PAN card/GST papers (in case of commercial units) will be required for online application for e-passes.

The ongoing corona curfew in the state, which was to end tomorrow morning, was today extended till May 10.

Decisions of extending the restrictions further will be taken next Sunday. Till then, all shops and establishments have been ordered shut.

During the extended curfew period, all kinds of essential services will continue, including vaccinations.