Allow free movement of trucks & goods to maintain supply chain, MHA tells states

NEW DELHI: The home ministry on Thursday asked all states and Union territories to ensure free inter-state movement of trucks/goods carriers during the lockdown, underlining that no separate passes are required for through traffic of trucks and good carriers.

In a letter sent to all state/UT chief secretaries, home secretary Ajay Bhalla said the local authorities must not insist on separate passes for trucks passing through inter-state borders. “This is essential to maintain supply chain of goods & services in the country,” he stated.

All goods traffic is allowed to ply during the lockdown, as per home ministry guidelines issued on Ap