The East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner has prohibited any assembly or gathering without due permission in the district with immediate effect till December 6 only for timings falling between 5 am to 11 pm each day.
In an order issued under Section 144 CrPC together with Regulation 3 of the Meghalaya Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020 the Deputy Commissioner has prohibited operation of unregulated markets which have not obtained separate permission, operation of all cinema halls, swimming pools, theatres, auditoriums and similar recreational places, all forms of contact sports, competitive sports events and spectators in sports grounds and stadia.
However, permission for training etc., as per SOPs of Sports and Youth Affairs Department may be granted after due application to the Office of the District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills and satisfaction of all conditions.
The order also prohibits all forms of large public gathering and congregation including social, political, entertainment, academic, cultural etc., without permission from the Office of the District Magistrate.
