How To Get Online e-Pass Across India During The Lockdown

Yes, it is possible to know the status of an e-Pass application, however, you will still need details like submission date, name, ID proof, etc.

Yes, the Government of Goa is looking to restore tourism and you can travel to this state. However, bear in mind that the threat of COVID-19 is still looming upon us. Take precautions and follow social distancing rules to avoid an infection.

– August 19, 2020

A few days ago, the process to acquire an e-pass for Tamil Nadu was strict. It was available only after scrutiny. Such inspection for granting the e-pass was performed by the district administration. It was also performed by the Chennai Corporation officials. As per the data in Chennai, not everyone received the pass. The passes were granted for only three reasons. They were granted either for a funeral, wedding, or medical emergencies. However, as per Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister’s announcement on 14 August 2020, things have changed concerning this e-pass process. As per the new process, from 17 August 2020, e-passes related to inter-district travel and inter-state travel are auto-generated. The authorities have requested the citizens to use this feature for genuine purposes considering the ongoing pandemic. Those who wish to avail the e-pass can do so by visiting the Tamil Nadu e-pass application portal and following the process.

– August 17, 2020

From today, the people of Tamil Nadu can get instant E-passes with the help of their Aadhaar number. This facility helps ease the process of approval required to travel across the state. However, the authorities are urging people to use this facility only when absolutely required and to not misuse it. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu requested the public to take care against the spread of COVID-19 and co-operate with the government. He added that the process is eased for the benefit of people. The movements will be tracked in case a person gets in touch with another person with an infection. M.K. Stalin, DMK president also urged people to use the service responsibly. The applicants need to fill details like Aadhaar number, name permanent address, number of people travelling, etc. and click submit to receive the e-pass instantly. The number of COVID-19 cases seems to be decreasing day by day. Currently, there are 54019 active cases in Tamil Nadu. 278270 have been cured/discharged and unfortunately, 5766 people have lost their lives.

– August 17, 2020

A recent statement from the Indian Ministry of Railways highlights the release of an e-pass module. Railway employees can use this module for pass generation and booking tickets. The e-pass module was released by the Chairman of the Railway Board on 13 August 2020 via a video conference. As per the statement, the employees will no longer be required to visit the office for the pass or wait for it. They can generate the e-pass from anywhere thanks to the online facility. The entire process is mobile friendly. Centre for Railway Information Systems, which goes by the short-form CRIS, has developed the e-pass module. They have developed it under the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) project. This HRMS project will be implemented in phases. The project is about digitizing the Indian Railway’s human resource process. Its plan includes 21 modules.

– August 17, 2020

Earlier, travellers entering Andhra Pradesh by flight were required to get an e-pass. However, as per a recent decision by the state government, the e-pass for air passengers will be generated automatically. Earlier, this feature was only available for those travelling by road but now it has been extended to those travelling by air as well. This comes after the Central Government announced that e-passes were not needed for inter-state movement in the Unlock 3 phase. However, the Andhra Pradesh authorities are maintaining a database of people coming in the state. The record-keeping of passengers entering the state will help ground-level staff to monitor people during the ongoing pandemic. The facility concerning the automatic generation of an e-pass can be availed via Andhra Pradesh’s online service portal Spandana. It can be accessed under the ‘domestic passenger enrolment’ section.

– August 13, 2020

To the relief of many Railway Employees, the government has announced the availability of e-passes. Earlier this method was manual and railway employees did not have the option to get an e-pass. This will increase the convenience of 13 Lakh employees. This system will slowly get automated and the employees can expect a full migration by October 2020. The facility of providing e-passes is a step towards integrating technology-enabled services in the operations of Indian Railways. This module is available under the Human Relations Management System (HRMS) of the organization. The automation has been implemented by Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS) and was inaugurated by the Chairman of Railway Board, Vinod Kumar Yadav, via remote conferencing. This move will increase the convenience of the people working in Railways. They do not have to take additional efforts to get the pass via manual methods.

– July 9, 2020

Several Indian states are tightening the restrictions put in place to stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading. The Government of Andhra Pradesh is also working towards limiting the spread of the virus. On 8 July 2020, Vishal Gunni, Guntur Rural SP, paid a surprise visit to the inter-state border. He visited the post near Pondugula Village and mentioned that every passenger vehicle entering the state must have the e-pass. The vehicles possessing a valid e-pass shall be allowed to enter Andhra Pradesh during the 12-hour period – 7 AM to 7 PM. People can obtain an e-pass by visiting the Spandana website. In case of an emergency, people without an e-pass can be allowed to enter the state. The SP asked the police officials to fortify the border surveillance measures to stop smuggling activities concerning sand and liquor and went on to visit the police stations in Dachepalli and Macherla.

– July 9, 2020

The Tamil Nadu Government has tightened the restrictions regarding inter-district travel amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. If people want to move from one district to another, they need to do so by first obtaining an e-pass. The Police officials are asking motorists and those visiting Erode on foot to obtain an e-pass but the people, mostly workers, are not abiding by the rules and entering the district without an e-pass. The imposed restrictions are impacting people who travel to their offices and workers belonging to the Namakkal district who visit Erode daily. People have to spend around 60 minutes at the check post and the daily-wage earners have mentioned that they are not aware of the process and the documents required to obtain an e-pass. A senior member of the Police force mentioned that the restrictions are in place to prevent the virus from spreading.

– July 8, 2020

According to new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the entry will be restricted in Mohali to only those who have an e-pass or a valid office ID. Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan said that all five checkpoints bordering the district will be watched closely. People with a genuine reason to enter the district will be allowed under strict vigilance. Tricity residents will be allowed to enter or exit the district because many of them work at government offices or in IT companies. They will be asked to show either company ID or proof of residence to cross the border. To increase the control over the spread of COVID-19, multiple medical screening centres will be set up at Jharmari, Siswan, Bohra Khera Morh, Zirakpur, and Nagel Morh checkpoints. A mobile application called Cova will help the officials and people to keep a track of activities. The details of people entering and exiting the border will also be maintained by operators present at each screening centre. Every vehicle entering the region should bear the e-registration slip on the windshield. Every mode of transport i.e. airways, roadways, or railways will be monitored.

– July 6, 2020

The Government of Himachal Pradesh opened its state borders for everyone on Saturday, 4 July 2020. The earlier condition of an e-pass for inter-state movement has now been relaxed by the state authorities. Such a decision has come after the Centre denied permission to proceed with travel restrictions. However, individuals looking to enter the state will still need to register on the COVID-19 e-pass portal. Use of the Aarogya Setu App is also compulsory for such individuals. Tourism units shall function as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) shared by the Tourism Department. Tourists shall be exempted from quarantine provided they meet the guidelines stated by the state’s Disaster Management Cell. The Union Home Ministry had issued Unlock 2.0 guidelines to states allowing inter-state movement of people. The Himachal Pradesh Government had requested the Centre to enforce travel restrictions due to the coronavirus cases in the state but this request was denied.