Fresh SOPs for places of worship in Meghalaya

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 28, 2021

Meghalaya Government on Tuesday issued a fresh protocols and SOPs for places of worship.

According to the order issued by Chief Secretary Government of Meghalaya MS Rao said that places of worship in Shillong Urban Agglomeration area shall function at 25% of the seating capacity and the duration of service shall not exceed 45 minutes.

Places of worship outside the Shillong Urban Agglomeration area may continue to function at 50% of the seating capacity. However, the duration of service shall not exceed 45 minutes, it said.

“It is observed that protocols and SOPs relating to COVID-appropriate behaviour are not being followed strictly in some of the places of worship. All religious leaders shall ensure that there will be mechanism to ensure strict adherence of all the protocols and SOPs by the management and devotees,” the order said.

The Deputy Commissioners shall ensure strict compliance to the protocols and guidelines through periodic inspections and regulate the schedule and timing depending on the local situation. The Deputy Commissioners are authorized to issue order for closure of any religious place of worship for non- observance of the protocols and / or social distancing norms.