The Delhi Police on Saturday said people can apply for movement passes on their website during the 21-day nationwide lockdown.

According to a senior police official, the applicants can visit the website of the Delhi Police to apply for a movement or curfew pass. A movement pass is required for those in essential services to move without any hassle during the lockdown.

On Friday, the Delhi Police Commissioner, SN Shrivastva had issued an order approving the smooth delivery of essential goods, including food, groceries and medicines, in the national Capital.

Earlier, when the curfew for public safety was imposed, several employees of e-commerce firms had complained that police were not allowing them to ply on road.

On Wednesday, a meeting between senior police officials and e-commerce companies was held where police said they will allow these companies to deliver food and groceries.

However, on Thursday, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava released another order withdrawing the online firms to re-start their services. Though the order also stated that the police will revise the guidelines for the online companies.

On Friday, the CP has again issued an order complying with the guidelines given by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA has said while the country needs to be in a “lockdown”, supply and storage of essential goods, including health infrastructure and food must be allowed.

“The Delhi Police order has been forwarded to all the SpecialCP’s, Joint CP’s and Addl CP’s in Delhi. They will follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that was given by MHA on Thursday,” the order stated.

To prevent the spread of coronavirus, people must ensure social distancing while maintaining the supply of essential goods. Under the MHA’s order, a ration shop dealing with groceries, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meat, animal fodder, seeds and pesticides will be allowed to sell.