Entire
country has been brought to a standstill but different words are being used to
describe the situation in different states.
Lockdown:
Ø A lock down can be enforced by a
Collector or Chief Medical Officer in their particular area under the Epidemic
Diseases Act, 1897. This gives them the power to restrict the assembly of 5 or
more people in close quarters.
Ø However, essential services like hospitals,
banks, ATMs, grocery stores, milk shops will be open. In some cities, hotels
may also be allowed to operate and there are no restrictions on the media
Ø Under a lockdown, the police do
not have the power to arrest anyone who is violating the lockdown without the
court's permission, They can issue a warning and advise the people to head
home.
Section
144:
Ø Section 144 of the Indian Penal
Code restricts the congregation of 5 or more people within a particular area.
Ø Under the law, anyone found in
violation will be booked for disobeying a public servant under Section 188.
Curfew:
Ø Curfew is when the power is with
the Collector and the Police Commissioner.
Ø In addition to Section 144, all
essential services are also shut down.
Ø Only administration and police
personnel are allowed on the street.
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