Amid COVID-19 surge in State, Kamrup (M) adopts odd-even formula for vehicles

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 patients increasing by the hour in the country, the Assam government has taken an additional precautionary measure in the state capital. Henceforth, in view of the significant increase of COVID-19 positive cases in Kamrup Metropolitan District and in pursuant of Government order issued vide no. ASDMA.24/2020/Pt-2/241; Dated: 12th May'2021 the following restrictions in regards to plying of private/personal vehicles have been made from 5-00 AM to 2-00 PM w.e.f. 13th May'2021 in Kamrup Metropolitan District until further order.

1. Vehicles with odd number will be allowed to ply on odd dates. (Example: Vehicle number ending with 1/3/5/7/9 on 13th/ 15th 17th/ 19th/21st/23rd/25th May 2021 etc.)

2. Vehicles with even number will be allowed to ply on even dates. (Example: Vehicle number ending with 0/2/4/6/8 on 14th/16th/18th/20th /22nd /24th /26th May 2021 etc.)

However this restriction will not be applicable in respect of Government vehicles/ water tankers/milk carrying vans, ambulances, LPG distribution vans, vehicles hired/private used for medical duty/COVID-19 Duty on production of valid ID proof, and personal vehicles used for medical emergency. Moreover, this restriction will also not be applicable for the vehicles plying in National Highways.

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