India’s central government has announced the complete lockdown on March 24. So movement throughout the country has been restricted to only essential journeys. But citizens can also apply for Emergency curfew e-passes if they urgently want to travel for a valid reason. Those who are also into essential goods and supplies need to apply for an e-pass or movement pass.
The e-pass is being issued only by those who are classifying what is essential and what not. Basically, people into healthcare work, the supply, and distribution of food and medical supplies, police and fire services, security forces, courier services, and provider or utility services are eligible to get the curfew e-pass and travel without any restriction. Other persons can also apply if they have a valid reason to convict the e-pass issuing authority to get a travel e-pass.
Apply for the curfew e-pass by state
Online pass for lockdown travel can be applied online. The applications can be made via state-specific websites. If you want to get an e-pass for emergency travel, you should keep reading.
Open the e-pass website for your state or city. I have made a list later in this article. Most of the websites will ask you to register by entering your phone number. After registration, you will be asked to enter the reason why you need an e-pass, your personal details like name, address, vehicle number, and a photo id proof. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the local police.
Once your E-pass is approved, you will get a message from authorities on your phone informing you about the e-pass.
When you leave the house, it is necessary to carry a copy of the e-pass with you.
List of how and where to apply for an e-pass in each state/union territory
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Contact the sub-divisional magistrates for your region by phone
- Nicobars district
- North and Middle Andaman
- South Andaman – Download the application form here
Andhra Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
- CG Covid-19 e-pass official App can be downloaded here
Delhi
Goa
Gujarat
- Permission must be obtained, in writing, from the relevant District Collector
Haryana
- E-pass application form
- Further information available on Haryana government website
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Ladakh
Madhya Pradesh
- Application form available here must be sent via email to [email protected]
Maharashtra
- Applications in writing must be sent by email to the relevant District Collector
Odisha
- No formal procedure currently in place. Up-to-date identification will be required, or a general e-Pass can be acquired here
Punjab
Puducherry
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
- For permission issues, contact the Helpdesk
West Bengal
Apply for an e-pass in Delhi via WhatsApp
If you are in Delhi, You can also apply for an e-pass via WhatsApp. Here are the numbers to send a message. You will have to send name, address, details of essential purpose, period, timing, copy of ID proof and vehicle number. Local authorities will verify all the details. If they find your reason for travel necessary, you will get the e-pass.
- East District: 8447200084, 8375878007
- North East District: 9540895489, 8860425666
- Central District: 7428336279, 7428210711
- New Delhi district: 9540675392, 9873743727
- North District: 8595298706, 8595354861
- Shahdara district: 8595272697, 8595274068
- South-East District: 8595246396, 8595258871
- West District: 9414320064, 8595252581
- South District: 9599649266, 9643150027
- South West: District 9971518387, 9971526953
- North West District: 8595559117, 8595543375
