If you want to go out of the house during lockdown, then get e-pass from website and WhatsApp

The lockdown imposed in India till 14 April has been extended till 3 May. The government has imposed strict restrictions on everything except people providing essential services and emergencies. These steps are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 i.e. corona virus. This virus has now been declared a global pandemic. People providing essential services have been given relief in this lockdown, while general people will be given exemption only in emergency situations. For this relief, many governments and union territories are offering e-passes. You can get these e-passes made online.

In this article, we will tell you how you can get COVID-19 E-pass during the lockdown. Many state governments are giving citizens the opportunity to register for e-pass on their website. At the same time, many governments have even issued mobile or WhatsApp numbers for this.

How to get e-pass during lockdown? (How to get e-pass for lockdown?)

1. First of all go to the official lockdown e-pass website of your state.

2. Go to the website and click on ‘Apply’.

3. Now why do you need an e-pass? Explain the reason. Please note that each state’s website may ask for different information from the user. For example, the Maharashtra e-pass website asks for your photo ID proof, valid organization documents, medical report and company ID, which has to be attached with the application.

4. After submission, the application will be checked by the local police and then the pass will be issued.

6. If any mistake is made while filling the application, the user can correct the mistake by going to the local police station. A unique token ID will be issued to you along with the application.

How to check for application status of e-pass?

1. After the application is submitted, the user can check the status of his application by visiting the e-pass website and entering the unique ID.

2. After the e-pass is approved, a message will be sent by the authorities to the user’s phone.

3. Users can also print this e-pass. Whenever you go out of the house, keep this pass with you.

List of e-pass websites for states and union territories

Arunachal Pradesh

Assam

Bihar

Chandigarh

Chhattisgarh

Delhi

Goa

Gujarat

Haryana

Himachal Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir

Jharkhand

Karnataka

kerala

West Bengal

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Manipur

Meghalaya

Orissa

Punjab

Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Uttar Pradesh

Uttarakhand

People from other states and union territories can get e-pass by contacting their district officer.

How to apply for an e-pass for lockdown via WhatsApp?

Apart from the website, the Delhi government has also released WhatsApp numbers for e-pass, on which people can send a message and apply for e-pass. Those numbers are-

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 Western District: 9971518387, 9971526953

North West District: 8595559117, 8595543375

To apply, you have to send your name, address, reason for e-pass, time, copy of ID proof and vehicle number to the above WhatsApp number. The local authorities will issue you the pass after verification.