Coronavirus unlock 3 | Centre asks States not to put restrictions on inter-State movement of people, goods

Barricades have been placed near Kottakuppam as policemen stand guard near the inter-State border, in Puducherry. File (Source: The Hindu)

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reiterated to States that there should be no restrictions on inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods during the ongoing unlocking process.

In a communication to Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said there were reports that local level restrictions on movement were being imposed by various districts and States. “Such restrictions are creating problems in inter-State movement of goods and services and are impacting supply chains, resulting in disruption in economic activity and employment,” Mr. Bhalla's letter said.

The unlock 3 guidelines released in July state that there shall be no restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods.