Leaving house based on NIC last digit applicable only during curfew – PMD

Leaving house based on NIC last digit applicable only during curfew – PMD

May 3, 2020   11:51 pm

The government has announced that leaving houses for essential purposes based on the last digit of the NIC number is applicable to areas where curfew is in force.

The President’s Media Division (PMD) said this on Sunday, issuing a clarification on the matter.

Accordingly, the NIC last digit regulation will not be applicable for leaving houses when the curfew is relaxed.

However, entering or leaving areas that have been declared as isolated zones has been banned completely.

The regulation for leaving their places of dwelling based on the last digit of the NIC is as follow:

Monday : No. 1 or 2 as the last digit
Tuesday : No. 3 or 4 as the last digit
Wednesday : No. 5 or 6 as the last digit
Thursday : No. 7 or 8 as the last digit
Friday : No. 9 or 0 as the last digit

The general public is advised to select the closest outlet located within walking distance from their homes to make essential purchases.

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