GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
No. RD 158 TNR 2020
Karnataka Government Secretariat,
Vidhana Soudha,
Bengaluru, dated:23-12-2020
ORDER
Whereas, the State has effectively implemented COVID 19 containment
measures through strictly enforcing COVID appropriate behaviour and
aggressive tracking, testing and isolating, as a result, there is sustained decline
in the number of fresh COVID 19 cases in the State for over 2 months now.
Whereas, in the above context, with a view to consolidate the substantial
gain that have been achieved in the State against the spread of COVID-19, and
to fully overcome the pandemic, the State Government vide Order of even
number dated 27.11.2020, issued guidelines for surveillance, containment and
caution of COVID-19 in the State which will be in force upto 31-12-2020.
Whereas, a new variant of SARS- CoV 2 virus has been detected in
United Kingdom, which is spreading and growing rapidly in the United
Kingdom. It has also been reported that some recent returnees from United
Kingdom to the State have tested positive for COVID 19. However, the
samples of these patients are undergoing further test to determine if they have
contracteda new variant of the virus.
Hence, it is necessitated to take additional containment measures to
combat the spread of new variant of SARS-CoV 2. Therefore, in exercise of the
powers, conferred under Section 24 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the
undersigned in the capacity of Chairman, State Executive Committee, hereby
directs imposition of night curfew from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am starting 24th
December until January 1, 2021, (5.00AM on January 2 2021) as per below
given conditions, for strict implementation by Commissioner BBMP, Police
Commissioners, District Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police,
other Heads of Departments and Authorities.
1. The movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between
11.00 pm to 5.00 am, except for essential activities.
2. There shall be no restriction in movement of all types of goods
through trucks, goods vehicle or any goods carriers, including empty
vehicles.
3. All industries/companies/organizations which requires operations at
night shall be permitted to operate with 50% staff. Movement of
employees of such organization shall be allowed on producing valid
ID card issued by their respective Organization/Institution.
4. Industries/factories which requires 24/7 operations will be allowed to
operate without any restrictions.
5. Movement of long distance night bus, train services and air services
are permitted.
6. To and fro movement of taxis and auto are permitted for
for
dropping/pickup of people to/from bus stops/railway stations/Airports.
The movement will be allowed on displaying valid tickets.
7. Midnight Christmas Mass on 24h night shall be permitted as per
guidelines issued on 17/12/2020.
8. Celebration of Christmas and New Year festivities shall be as per
the guidelines issued vide Order No RD 465 TNR 2020, dated 17-
12-2020.
*Signature*
(T. M. VÍJAY BHASKÁR
Chief Secretary and Chairman,
State Executive Committee