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E-passes were earlier issued only for marriage, medical emergency, and funeral.
Issuing a statement, CM Edappadi said the decision to ease restriction on e-pass was taken considering the public interest.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday announced that from August 17 anyone who applies for E-Pass for inter-district travel during the lockdown will receive it instantly without any delay.
E-passes were earlier issued only for marriage, medical emergency, and funeral.
Issuing a statement, CM Edappadi said the decision to ease restriction on e-pass was taken considering the public interest.
"I request people to utilize this e-pass only for important work.
To prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, co-operate with the government by following all the guidelines", he said.
Those who wish to apply for e-pass need to provide a copy of their Aadhar or Ration card alongside their Mobile/Telephone number.
Several politicians in the past have asked the states government to do away with E-Pass.
DMK Leader MK Stalin issued a statement a week ago asking the state government why it is still holding on with the e-pass system when the Centre itself had already done away with it.
He said even when people apply for emergency purposes, their e-passes are getting rejected multiple times causing them much agony.
He also alleged there are several irregularities on the distribution of e-passes.
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