“there were no restrictions on either inter- or intra-state movement of people or goods.” Union Home Secretary wrote to the governments of all states and union territories. Also cautioned the governments.

In a latter written by union home secretary to the government of all States and union territories reminding them, under central guidelines for “Unlock3”, or the third phase of easing of the coronavirus lockdown, there were no restrictions on either inter- or intra-state movement of people or goods. Union home secretary also notes that there are reports of such restrictions being imposed by district-level officials in a number of states. Ajay kumar bhalla, in his letter, also cautioned state governments that the continued imposition of such restrictions would be viewed as violation of Union Home Ministry guidelines issued under relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.