Citizens for Justice and Peace
Order declaring Level of Restrictions for Breaking of Chain in Maharashtra Issued by the Department of Revenue and Forest, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra on June 4, 2021
05-Jun-2021
In what can be considered as part of a move towards a staggered relaxation of the stringent lockdown imposed on the state, the Government of Maharashtra has issued an order containing the new plan for assigning cities under different levels. The level assigned will determine what kinds of economic/social/cultural activities are permitted and under what…
Order adding to the list of places of Sensitive Origins Issued by the Department of Revenue and Forest, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra on May 1, 2021
01-May-2021
In a bid to prevent an influx of the Coronavirus into the state, the Government of Maharashtra has declared the following states as “Sensitive origins”: West Bengal: The Coronavirus spread rapidly across West Bengal during the mammoth eight-phase elections. Large rallies and campaigning often saw participants failing to adopt Covid Appropriate Behaviour. With 17,512…
Notification regulating prices for Covid treatment in private charitable medical facilities Issued by Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra on August 31, 2020 and extended multiple times subsequently
24-Apr-2021
In a bid to ensure that people who are not covered by medical insurance, especially those hailing from economically weak backgrounds, are not deprived of critical medical care in case of Coronavirus infection, the Government of Maharashtra has issued a notification that lists a series of regulations for private and charitable hospitals and nursing homes.…
Order reducing hours of operation of Grocery Stores Issued by the Department of Revenue and Forest, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra on April 20, 2021
20-Apr-2021
Even as a curfew is underway in the state, the Government of Maharashtra has directed the stores selling groceries and food items to restrict hours of operation between 7 A.M and 11 A.M. This also includes stores selling animal fodder and pet food, as well as businesses selling materials for the impending rainy season. However,…
SOPs for regulating Micro-Containment Zones Issued by the Department of Revenue and Forest, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra on April 18, 2021
18-Apr-2021
The Government of Maharashtra issued this SOP for laying down control for confining the infection to designated areas, thereby stopping its spread. A Mirco Containment zone (MCZ) could either be a cooperative housing society or localities comprising more than one housing society, which has been delineated by the local Disaster Management Authority. Strict Perimeter control…
Six states declared “Sensitive Origins”, Covid negative test reports required from travellers Issued by Department of Revenue and Forest, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra on April 18, 2021
18-Apr-2021
In a bid to check the influx of infected people into the state, the Government of Maharashtra has declared certain states as “Sensitive Origins”. That is to say, that the persons hailing from these regions are required to carry a negative RT-PCR Test report conducted within 48 hours of their train travel. Ideally, the said…
SOP for regulating long-distance train travel Issued by the Department of Revenue and Forest, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra on April 18, 2021
18-Apr-2021
The Government of Maharashtra, for the purpose of regulating the influx of people in Maharashtra, issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) instructing the masses and the Railway authorities to ensure “Covid Appropriate Behaviour”. To put it simply, all the passengers are required to wear masks and ensure social distancing throughout their journey (from boarding to alighting…
Order on stickers for vehicles of essential service providers Issued by Mumbai Police on April 17, 2021
17-Apr-2021
In the light of rapidly growing cases in Maharashtra, the Mumbai Police issued an order under Section 144 of the Cr. P.C, 1973 disallowing the movement of people in the public through any vehicle, unless, a sticker in the shape of a circle with 6-inch diameter upon the vehicles. The stickers are required to be…
Order imposing curfew from April 14 to May 1, 2021 Issued by the Department of Revenue and Forest, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation, Government of Maharashtra on April 13, 2021
13-Apr-2021
With a fresh surge in cases of Covid-19 being reported from across the state and in view of the lackadaisical approach of the citizens towards following certain necessary safety protocols, the Government of Maharashtra has imposed a curfew within its territorial jurisdiction from 8 P.M on April 14, 2021, till 7 A.M on May 1,…
Clarification for permitting select group of people to opt for RAT instead of RT-PCR Test Issued by the Government of Maharashtra on April 9
09-Apr-2021
The Maharashtra government has clarified that persons engaged in certain activities where Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test has been mandated,also have the option of undergoing Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) instead. These include people engaged in public transport/private transport, shootings for films/serials/advertisements, staff related to home delivery services, staff conducting examinations, staff at marriage…