Chandigarh caps number of people attending events

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, March 23

To contain the spread of coronavirus, the UT Administration has imposed restrictions on the number of people attending social, political or marriage functions.

To maintain caution and strictly follow the Covid-19 guidelines, District Magistrate Mandip Singh Brar today issued directions putting a ceiling on the number of persons to be allowed at social, cultural, religious and family functions.

Now, the maximum number for indoor gathering will be 100 or 50 per cent of the capacity of the venue, whichever is lower. Only 200 persons will be allowed at functions organised outdoor or 50 per cent capacity of the size of the open space, whichever is less.

The DM authorised the SDMs to grant permission for holding such events in their respective jurisdiction. He said the organisers would ensure that all guests or participants must wear mask properly on their faces and they have to make the necessary arrangements of sanitisers at the place of function or event.

The SDM concerned will also obtain an undertaking from the applicant or the organiser to ensure the compliance of the Covid-safety protocol during the function.

The DM clarified that no new permission would be granted by the SDMs for holding any fairs or exhibitions in their respective jurisdictions.

Over the recent surge in the number of active Covid cases, the UT Administration had yesterday ordered that permission from the Deputy Commissioner (DC) would be mandatory for holding any event, including political, social and even wedding, to restrict the number of guests.