The Karnataka New guidelines vide order No. RD 158 TNR 2020 was issued on 02-05-2020 and which is in force from 03-05-2020 for a period of 2 weeks for Interstate pass to travel to Karnataka and go outside Karnataka.
The government of India has taken a decision to allow inter-state travel of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded in different states due to lockdown. The following entry and exit points for the inter-state movement of people who are stranded due to lockdown, as per MHA orders are hereby notified:
Name of Exit Point (For persons moving out of Karnataka to other State/Uts)
1. NH-4 Koganoli, Nippani Taluk-
2. Chorla, Khanapur Taluk
3. Kagawad, Kagawad Taluk
Name of Entry Point (For people coming from other State to Karnataka)
1. NH-4 Koganoli Taluk:Nippani
2. Chorla Taluk:Khanapur
3. Kagawad Taluk: Kagawad
Procedure to return to Karnataka from the other Indian States
Persons stranded in different parts of the country who desire to come back to Karnataka are requested to follow the below-given steps. Your cooperation with the Government of Karnataka will help in managing the Covid-19 outbreak effectively.
1. Please register on Seva Sindhu website https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/ ) , by selecting the service, ‘Travel to Karnataka from Other states’ from the Seva Sindhu homepage. Fill the application form which contains the destination district and includes the Family member details.
2. The applicant will receive an acknowledgment with the reference number.
3. The application will be reviewed by the DC of the destination district and the Karnataka’s nodal officer. The nodal officer after consulting the sending State’s officials will accord approval.
4. The person will receive an SMS with the link to download the e-Pass.
5. The e-Pass is valid for 1 week from the date of issue.
6. The authorities will verify the authenticity of the e-Pass by scanning the QR code from Service Plus application that can be downloaded on to their mobile from Google Play Store
7. Persons with an e-Pass can travel either by their own private vehicle, rented vehicles or rented buses.
8. The buses or other vehicles used for travel should be sanitized properly and adequate social distancing norms should be followed. In this regard, only 3 persons in Car, 5 persons in SUV, 10 persons in Van and 25 persons in a Bus will be permitted respectively.
9. Persons returning to Karnataka should initiate the travel only after receiving the e-Pass from Government of Karnataka to avoid inconvenience during the travel. The e-Pass will indicate the notified entry checkpost. The returnees must mandatorily travel only through the specified checkpost. Otherwise, entry to Karnataka will not be allowed.
10. Travel expenses will be borne by the concerned persons.
11. The e-Pass will have to be carried along with valid Government ID specified in e-Pass all the times during the journey.
12. In case of rental vehicles, the e-Pass holder(s) can accompany a driver who should possess an identity card with him at all times. The driver should return to his origin location within the validity of the e-Pass.
13. Persons have to undergo medical screening for symptoms of Covid-19 at the notified entry check posts. Those without symptoms will be allowed to enter and have to be in institutional quarantine and those with symptoms will be sent to either Covid Care Centre or hospital.
4. The citizens have to mandatorily install Aarogya Setu App on their phones henceforth.
15. In case of any issues during the travel, the citizens can contact the helpline number —080-22636800
Procedure to go to other Indian States from Karnataka
Persons stranded in Karnataka who desire to move to other States are requested to follow the below given steps.
1. Please register on Seva Sindhu website https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/ ) , by selecting the service, ‘Travel to Other Indian states from Karnataka’ from the Seva Sindhu homepage. Fill the application form which contains the destination district and includes the Family member details.
2. The applicant will receive an acknowledgement with the reference number.
3. The application will be reviewed by the receiving State’s nodal officer and the Karnataka’s nodal officer. The Karnataka’s nodal officer will approve the application after receiving the approval from receiving state’s nodal officers.
4. Applicant will receive an SMS with the link to download the e-Pass.
5. The e-Pass is valid for 1 week from the date of issue.
6. The authorities will verify the authenticity of the e-Pass by scanning the QR code from Service Plus app that can be downloaded on to their mobile from Google Play Store.
7. Persons with an e-Pass can travel either through their own private vehicle, rented vehicles or rented buses.
8. The buses or other vehicles used for travel should be sanitized properly and adequate social distancing norms should be followed. In this regard, only 3 persons in Car, 5 persons in SUV, 10 persons in Van and 25 persons in a Bus will be permitted respectively. These limits are applicable within the administrative boundaries of Karnataka. Compliance with regulations of transit states and receiving states will be the responsibility of traveller(s).
9. The travellers must mandatorily travel only through the notified exit checkpost. Otherwise, exit from Karnataka will not be allowed.
10. Travel expenses will be borne by the concerned persons.
11. Persons having an e-Pass can travel out of Karnataka only after undergoing medical screening for symptoms.
12. The e-Pass will have to be carried along with valid Government ID specified in e-Pass during all the times during the journey.
13. In case of any issues during the travel, the citizens can contact the helpline number 080-22636800
