G.O. Ms. No. 462, COVID-19 Transport Restrictions Amendment, 2020
The Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 462, Revenue and Disaster Management (D.M.IV(1)), dated 4th September 2020, amending G.O. Ms. No. 447 dated 31st August 2020. The amendment permitted public and private buses throughout Tamil Nadu and passenger trains within the State from 7th September 2020, subject to Standard Operating Procedures.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 462, Revenue and Disaster Management (D.M.IV(1)), dated 4th September 2020, changes the permitted activities listed in G.O. Ms. No. 447 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 31st August 2020. G.O. Ms. No. 447 had extended the statewide COVID-19 lockdown until 24.00 hours on 30th September 2020, with restrictions and relaxations under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
The amendment replaces the content of sections (iii) and (xviii) under the caption concerning permitted activities. It expands bus and passenger rail operations within Tamil Nadu.
Bus transport provisions
The Revenue and Disaster Management Department recorded the following permissions:
- Public and private bus transport within individual districts had been permitted from 1st September 2020.
- Metropolitan bus services in Greater Chennai had also been permitted from 1st September 2020.
- Public and private bus transport throughout Tamil Nadu was permitted from 7th September 2020.
- Statewide bus operations were required to follow the Standard Operating Procedures.
The statewide permission was based on a public representation and the welfare of the general public, as recorded in the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu's press release dated 2nd September 2020.
Rail transport provisions
G.O. Ms. No. 462 provides that:
- Inter State Rail Transport may operate on authorised routes.
- Passenger rail transport within Tamil Nadu may operate from 7th September 2020.
- Passenger rail services within Tamil Nadu must follow the Standard Operating Procedures.
Who was affected
G.O. Ms. No. 462 directly affected members of the public using buses or passenger trains, as well as public and private bus operators and passenger rail services operating within Tamil Nadu. It also confirmed the continued permission for Inter State Rail Transport on authorised routes.
The notification concerns COVID-19 transport restrictions and relaxations. It does not contain provisions governing land ownership, property registration, planning permission, land classification or development rights.
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Common questions
Did the notification allow buses to travel between districts in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. Public and private bus transport throughout Tamil Nadu was permitted from 7th September 2020, subject to Standard Operating Procedures.
When were passenger trains within Tamil Nadu permitted to restart?
Passenger rail transport within Tamil Nadu was permitted to operate from 7th September 2020, following the Standard Operating Procedures.
Were Inter State trains also permitted?
Yes. Inter State Rail Transport was permitted on authorised routes.
Does G.O. Ms. No. 462 affect my land or property rights?
The notification deals with COVID-19 bus and rail transport permissions. It contains no provisions about land ownership, registration, planning permission, land classification or development rights.
