Delhi imposed a strict night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am starting from April 6, night and ending on April 30. This night curfew translates to the fact that Delhiites cannot move around at night unless it’s for a reason categorised as essential or emergency. If you’re bombarded with questions about your eligibility to obtain an e-pass in Delhi or commute during night curfew hours, then let’s solve all your queries. Here’s everything you need to know about your requirement for an e-pass, and how to get an e-pass to step out during night curfew in Delhi.
People Who Can Step Out During Night Curfew Without E-Pass
Government officials, healthcare workers, people working in stores selling food or medicines, those working in 24×7 manufacturing, people travelling outside the city through trains, buses and flights, don’t need an e-pass to step out during night curfew hours. Just show ID cards or valid passes for the exemption. Pregnant women and Delhiites seeking emergency medical care can travel during night curfew hours in their private vehicles. However, people travelling outside Delhi for any other reason, in private vehicles will not be permitted to travel between 10 pm to 5 am.
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Delhiites Who Mandatorily Need An E-Pass To Travel During Night Curfew
If your reason for stepping out during night curfew in Delhi is not listed above, then you’d have to mandatorily get an e-pass. Journalists employed in print and electronic media companies and people going to get Covid-19 vaccination, both need an e-pass to commute from 10 pm to 5 am. Moreover, people travelling for work at banks, ATMs, petrol pumps, manufacturing units, private security services, power generation services and shops selling essential items need to have an e-pass as well.
How To Get An E-Pass For Night Curfew In Delhi?
To obtain an e-pass to travel during night curfew in Delhi, first visit the Delhi government’s official website. Then, apply for an e-pass on the portal. Click the language of your choice for assistance. Next, enter all your basic details. And upload an ID proof. The authorities need to then approve your permit for an e-pass during 10 pm to 5 am. Once it’s approved, keep a soft copy or hard copy of your e-pass handy with you when you travel during night curfew hours.