Those who have to travel from one district to another on emergency during the lockdown may now register themselves with Kerala Police's online portal (Click here to visit the portal and register).
If the police approve the journey, an e-pass will be sent to the applicant's mobile number. Passenger has to show the e-pass at police check points.
State Police Chief Lokanath Behera said the new system was introduced to reduce burden on emergency travellers. "Many found it difficult to secure passes from local police stations," he said.
Those travelling for medical needs, post-mortems, those visiting family or returning home after being trapped in lockdown areas, those returning to work, students travelling home will be given e-passes.
As before, travelling to obtain essential services is permitted in orange and green zones. Government employees and those employed in categories deemed as essential services will be exempted from the rule. They need to show their identity cards.
The categories in essential services include healthcare services, medical shops, provision stores, internet, vegetable, milk, telecom and the media.
False declarations will invite legal action. As part of efforts to increase lockdown compliance, Kerala police had registered 3,397 cases and arrested over 3,500 persons on Tuesday. 2,365 vehicles have also been seized.
