Assam imposes restrictions on plying of private vehicles

On 12th May, 2021 the Government of Assam issued an order restricting the plying of private/personal vehicles from 5Am to 2PM with effect from 13th May, 2021 in Kamrup Metropolitan District.

Relevant extracts of the said order have been reproduced below-

“1. Vehicles with odd number will be allowed to to ply on odd dates (Example: Vehicle number ending with 1/3/5/7/9 on 13th/15th/17th/19th/21st/23rd/25th May 2021 etc.)

2. Vehicles with even number will be allowed to to ply on even dates (Example: Vehicle number ending with 0/2/4/6/8 on 14th/16th/18th/20th/22nd/24th/26th May 2021 etc.)

However this restriction will not be applicable in respect of Government vehicles/water tankers/ milk carrying vans, ambulances, LPG distribution vans, vehicles hired/private used for medical duty/ COVID-19 Duty on production of valid proof, and personal vehicles used for medical emergency.”