COVID-19: 'Toll collection on Indian roads suspended temporarily', says Nitin Gadkari

collection of toll at all toll plazas across India will be temporarily suspended in view of Coronavirus lockdown, Union Ros and Highway Minister Nitin Gkari anunced on Wednesday. country has been put under a complete lockdown for three weeks that will run through April 14, PM Narendra Modi anunced on Tuesday. All air, rail and ro transportation services stand suspended.

In a tweet, Nitin Gkari said that maintenance of ros and availability of emergency resources at toll plaza will continue as usual. He said that move to suspend toll collection was to reduce inconvenience to supply of emergency services.

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Guidelines for lockdown

On Tuesday, MHA issued an order detailing guidelines for nationwide lockdown. As per order, all offices of government barring for those providing essential services will remain shut. y will function with a minimum number of employees. Hospitals and all medical establishments will be open and transport of people working in this field will be permitted.

All commercial establishments and private organizations will be closed. exemptions include print and electronic media, shops selling essential items, e-delivery of food, medical equipment, banks, petrol pumps etc. suspension of transport and hospitality services shall continue.

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Moreover, legal action can be taken against a person who does t follow quarantine period prescribed by local health authorities. Incident Commanders appointed by District Magistrates will be responsible for overall implementation of se measures in ir jurisdictions. An individual violating containment measures can be proceeded against under Section 51 to 60 of Disaster Manment Act and Section 188 of Indian Penal Code.

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