Consolidated Revised Guidelines to contain COVID-19 epidemic

Government of India issued an Order on 14th April, 2020 that the lockdown measures stipulated in the Consolidated Guidelines of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country, will continue to remain in force upto 3rd May, 2020.

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MHA guidelines directed the Ministries and Departments of Government of India, State/UT Governments to follow the guidelines for the containment of the COVID-19 epidemic in the country. 

The guidelines prescribed National Directives for COVID-19 management.

It also announced Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Social Distancing at offices, workplaces, factories, and establishments.

The Ministry announced penalties for offences regarding violation of lockdown measures under relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and IPC, 1860.

MHA has also directed all the Ministries/Departments of Government of India and State Governments /UT Administrations for the strict implementation of the existing guidelines on lockdown and the consolidated revised guidelines.