COVID-19 Restrictions FAQS

COVID-19 Restrictions FAQS

18.05.2021 

While using a car within Chennai for an emergency, how many people are allowed in the vehicle? - Dr D Arul Samraj

Driver plus three passengers are allowed in a car during the lockdown. Please carry documents to prove the urgent need for stepping out.

My son has to travel from Bengaluru to Chennai. Can he use his bike to get here? We couldn’t find bike travel listed among options on the e-registration portal – Kannan S

He has to get an e-pass to travel by road to Chennai during the lockdown. There is a provision to apply for a pass for two-wheelers for individual travellers. It can be applied here: https://eregister.tnega.org/#/user/pass

I work for an e-commerce company that offers same day delivery of groceries, food, other essentials. We have been provided with a soft copy ID card by the company. Can we use that as proof to show law enforcers? - Vignesh

It is preferable to have a hard copy of the identity card issued by the company. Please request for one from your employer if the soft copy is not accepted by law enforcers.

My brother’s son is getting married on Sunday and there are other domestic functions on Saturday. I stay at a different location. Can we show the invitation and travel on Friday itself? – K Balasubramanian

You can travel to the venue if the domestic functions scheduled on Saturday are mentioned on the wedding invitation. You cannot travel without a document that can prove the purpose of travel.

The yearly rituals for my father’s death anniversary are scheduled on Sunday. Can I get three pundits from within Chennai to come to my home on the day? – Venkat K

It will be difficult to travel on Sundays without a valid proof. Please arrange a document detailing the ceremony so they can use it as proof.

I run a pharmaceutical distribution company. Can I supply medicines to hospitals within city limits? - Rajeev

This comes under the essential category. You can deliver goods by using your company identity card or a letter from the hospitals.

Within how many kilometre radius are we allowed to go on a two-wheeler to buy groceries during this lockdown? - Nidhiya

The government has allowed people to travel only for essential purposes and people are not allowed to ride around. It is better to buy groceries from the nearest shop than to go looking for a particular outlet.

FOR COVID-19 RELATED QUERIES & EMERGENCIES

Helpline: 108/ 104 or 044-4612 2300/ 044 2538 4520 For hospital bed availability, visit: https://stopcorona.tn.gov.in/beds.php

DAY 1 CRACK DOWN: Police check two-wheeler riders for e-pass at Perungalathur on Monday. E-registration is mandatory for inter-district and inter-state travel