How to Get an E-Pass for Emergency Movement in Lockdown

How to Get an E-Pass for Emergency Movement in Lockdown

The countrywide lockdown, which will continue till 17 May to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, a respiratory disease that has been declared a pandemic.

While some states like Karnataka, Delhi and Kerala have somewhat relaxed the restriction of movement, there are still states like Maharashtra and Gujarat where people have been strictly directed to stay home.

However, all the state governments are allowing movement of essential good and supplies to avoid a state of panic and prevent vendors from further economic loss.

Besides, they are also allowing people to step out in case of emergencies and essential work including healthcare, courier services, animal feeding, purchase and supply of food and medical supplies and so on.

Apply online for COVID19 E Pass of Lockdown

If you want to Apply online for COVID19 E Pass of Lockdown/ Curfew/ Movement/ Emergency Passes state wise, read here til the end. Hon’ble PM Narender Modi announced for the lockdown of the nation until May 17, as of now. In these days, the government has made a strict policy to prevent people from getting the infection of coronavirus. As per Health ministry advisory, the state governments come up to maintain social distance with a way of issuing COVID-19 E-pass to down the essential things in the lockdown. The essential movements are only regulated by only the E pass because the movement is monitoring closely by police. Applying for a valid pass for the movement in lockdown is not that much heard.

Movement Pass

1. For individuals having personal emergencies requiring visit doctor/hospital, buying essentials items or any other.

2. For individuals engaged in delivery of emergency/essential services within and outside Delhi during the movement period.

Get Lockdown ePass in 3 easy Steps

• Apply Online

• Get approval from Administrative Officer

• Download the approved ePass over registered mobile number

➢ Movement Passes can be obtained online by making an application on the website as follows:

✓First Visit the official website of e-curfew pass https://tnepass.tnega.org

✓ Click on the ‘Movement Pass’ tab

✓ Create an account to login

✓ Login with the your ‘User Name’ and password

✓Enter required details asked in Application Form.

✓ Upload your photograph and proof of identification like AADHAR card, driving licence, PAN Card, passport, voter ID card

✓Finally, Review & submit the application form by clicking the “SUBMIT” button.’

✓ You will be informed through SMS as soon as your movement pass is approved.

✓ Login to your account and download the Movement Pass.

Keep it in your smart phone or take a printout to show it wherever required.

Important notes:

➢ Multiple applications can be made from a single ‘Login’

➢ Two SMS will be sent to the applicant, first, on receipt of the application and second, at the time of approval of the Movement Pass (so keep tracking).

➢ Before filling up the application, keep scanned copy of (1) photograph (2) ID proof ready.

Eligibility Criteria

• Animal care activity

• Business of trade

• Death in family

• Medical or health reasons

• Volunteer activity

• TS High Court Duty

Required Document & Details to Apply Online

• Aadhar number

• Document of purpose

• KYC document

• Ration card

• Passport

• Driving License

• PAN card

• Voter ID Card

• Current photo of applicant

Document to Upload:

• Passport size Photo

• Valid ID Proof [Aadhaar, Voter ID or other]

• Upload ID/Certificate/Application

Purpose & Benefits of e Pass

• e-Pass has been arranged for the owners of services like grocery/milk/chemists, etc. under the essential services.

• Through e Pass, service providers will be able to provide essential services to the common people without any hassle.

• To Travel in Emergency Work Like Medical Problem or other.

How to apply for an e-pass for lockdown via WhatsApp?

Apart from its e-pass website, Delhi government has also issued a set of WhatsApp numbers where people can send a message to get an e-pass for lockdown. These numbers are as follows:

• East District: 8447200084, 8375878007

• North East District: 9540895489, 8860425666

• Central District: 7428336279, 7428210711

• New Delhi district: 9540675392, 9873743727

• North District: 8595298706, 8595354861

• Shahdara district: 8595272697, 8595274068

• South-East District: 8595246396, 8595258871

• West District: 9414320064, 8595252581

• South District: 9599649266, 9643150027

• South West: District 9971518387, 9971526953

• North West District: 8595559117, 8595543375

The applicant has to text details like name, address, details of essential purpose, period, timing, copy of ID proof and vehicle number to the relevant WhatsApp number. The local authorities will verify all the details and issue the pass on WhatsApp.

Essential services list for curfew e-pass

• Police

• Fire

• Electricity

• Water

• Food supply

• Law & Order and Magisterial Duties

• Govt Health Workers (Doctors, Nurses, Medical Staff)

• Couriers

• Telecom

• Internet Services

• Essential Items Manufacturing

• Essential Items Distribution

• Essential Items Transportation

• Medical Emergency

• Medical Treatment

• Bank/ATM

• Postal Services

• Media

• Others which are very urgency in nature