Rev (DMC) (C) 20-2/2022 — COVID 19 — IV
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Revenue Department — Disaster Management Cell
Dated: 09 January, 2022

ORDER

Whereas, orders of even number dated 05-01-2022 and 08-01-2022
were issued by the State Executive Committee (SEC) for effective control of COVID-
19 in the State. Whereas, considering the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the State and after considering the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic which requires strict measures in order to contain its spread.
Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under the Section 22(2)(h) and Section 24 of the Disaster Management Act 2005, the undersigned in the capacity of the Chairman, State Executive Committee (SEC), hereby directs that the following consolidated guidelines shall be in force in addition to the directions already issued by SEC vide order dated 05-01-2022 and 08-01-2022 in Himachal Pradesh w.e.f. 6 AM of 10 January, 2022 to 6 AM of 24 January, 2022:
1. All the offices of Government Departments/ PSUs/ local bodies/
Autonomous Bodies including the H.P. Secretariat will remain closed
on Saturdays & Sundays (5 working days a week) and these offices will operate with the 50% attendance in working days. These restrictions will not be on offices dealing with emergency or essential services such as health, police, fire, banks, electricity, water & sanitation, public transport, telecom, Excise, Budget and related incident services/activities etc. HODs/Controlling officers shall issue roster order accordingly. However, the Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh will issue separate orders with respect to the Hon’ble High Court and all other judicial offices.
2. All social and religious gatherings shall be completely banned in the state. Other gatherings/congregations like academic/ sports/ entertainment/ cultural/ political are permitted up to 50% of the capacity, subject to maximum of 100 persons in indoor built up/covered areas (whichever is lower) and in open spaces/outdoor areas permitted up to 50% of the capacity, subject to 300 persons(whichever is lower). Prior intimation of gatherings shall be given to the District/Sub Divisional Administration and local administration can impose additional conditions upon the organizers, as deemed fit, in context of local COVID situation. There shall be strict observance of COVID-19 appropriate behavior and safety protocols during these
congregations/gatherings.
3. Along with Religious Places/ Places of worship there will be total
ban on Langar/community kitchens/dhaams in all places in the
state.
4. For fixing the timings of the shops/markets or staggering schedule
of their openings/closing, respective District Magistrates are
authorized to take decision on this behalf after taking note of
COVID-19 situations and specific requirements of their districts.
5. District Administration shall be competent to deploy any government
employee who are otherwise not performing any duties or not
coming to their offices because of the directions by any authority,
and depute them for any duty relating to vaccination, surveillance,
monitoring of persons under home isolation, manning the check
posts, making data entry or monitoring, calling home isolated
patients, etc. as per requirements to contain the spread of COVID-19
pandemic.
All the Departments and Organisations of the Government, District
Magistrates, Police Officials and Local Authorities of the State are directed to
ensure strict compliance with the directions of the SEC and various SOPs issued.
District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police will take adequate measures to
implement these orders with the support of all the PRIs and ULBs in letter and
spirit.
Penal Provisions:
Any person violating these measures will be liable to be proceeded against as
per the provisions of Section 51-60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides
legal action under Section 188 of the IPC, and other legal provisions as applicable.
This Order shall remain in force, in all parts of the Himachal Pradesh w.e.f. 6 AM
of 10 January, 2022 to 6 AM of 24 January, 2022
Approved by
(Ram Subhag Singh)
Chief Secretary cum Chairperson,
State Executive Committee, Himachal Pradesh.