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Press Release No. 352/20

WHOLESALE TRADERS TO BE OPEN FOR LIFTING OF STOCKS FROM 8TH TO 10TH MAY, 2020

In view of the Prohibitory Order dated 3rd May, 2020 promulgated under Section 144 CrPC in East Khasi Hills District concerning the COVID-19 situation, the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 6th May, 2020 has directed wholesale traders of Cantonment, Mawlong Hat, Paltan Bazar, Madanrting and Happy Valley markets to keep their establishments open for lifting of stocks from 8th to 10th May, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. On 8th May, 2020 the lifting of stocks will be for Civil-Sub Divisions and C&RD Blocks of East Khasi Hills District, East and West Jaintia Hills Districts, West and South West Khasi Hills Districts and their respective Civil Sub-Divisions and Ri Bhoi District. On 9th May, 2020, lifting of stocks will be for Shillong agglomeration and its adjoining areas which includes areas under Laitumkhrah, Lumdiengjri excluding Mylliem and Mawlai Police Stations, East and West Jaintia Hills Districts, West and South West Khasi Hills Districts and their respective Civil Sub-Divisions and Ri Bhoi District. On 10th May, 2020, lifting of stocks will be for Shillong agglomeration and its adjoining areas which includes areas under Laban Police Station (PS) including Lawsohtun, Sadar PS, Rynjah PS including Mawpat Block and Madanrting PS excluding villages under Mylliem and Mawryngkneng Blocks. This Order applies to identified retail shops of listed zones, Civil Sub-Divisions and C&RD Blocks in East Khasi Hills District and retail traders duly certified by Deputy Commissioners of East and West Jaintia Hills, West and South West Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi Districts only to specifically pick up stocks for sale on days permitted by respective District Administration. According to the Order, lifting of stocks will be strictly regulated by Executive Magistrates stationed on site and there should be no crowding and social distancing of 1 metre is to be strictly adhered to. The Order also stated that registered suppliers and retailers of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department will also open for sale of livestock, poultry and pet feed.

Press Release No. 353/20

SK OIL WHOLESALE TRADERS AND CHAKKI MILLS TO OPEN FOR LIFTING OF STOCKS

In view of the Prohibitory Order promulgated in East Khasi Hills District concerning the COVID-19 situation, the Deputy Commissioner (Supply), East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 6th May, 2020 has directed the SK Oil Wholesale Traders and Chakki Mills (Wholemeal Atta) of East Khasi Hills District to keep their establishments open for lifting of stocks on the 8th and 9th May, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This Order applies to identified SK Oil retail shops and FPS dealers to specifically pick up stocks for sale on days permitted by the District Administration. According to the Order, lifting of stocks will be strictly regulated by Inspector and Sub-Inspector of Supply stationed on site and there should be no crowding and social distancing of 1 metre is to be strictly adhered to.