WHEREAS, the High Powered Committee on COVID-19 reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the State in its meeting held on 13.09.2021 with the members of the State Level War Room and Department of Health & Family Welfare wherein the views of the District Taskforces on COVID-19 were also considered:
2. And whereas, after due deliberations, it was suggested to exercise due caution in reopening of more activities, and to continue focus on testing, vaccination and maintenance of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour;
3. NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 22 (2) (b) and Section 22 (2) (h) of the Disaster Management Act 2005, the undersigned in the capacity of Chairperson, State Executive Committee, hereby directs for extension of the existing lockdown measures from 17th September up to 30th September 2021 in the State, with further relaxations and re-opening of more activities as under:
5. The District Task Force (DTF) may consider imposing stricter measures or rolling back certain relaxations in specified areas in the district, if an exceptional situation arises, and the DTF is satisfied that such measures are necessary under intimation to the Government.