How to get an e-pass for travel in Tamil Nadu during Covid-19?

  

 India is currently in the midst of the second wave of Covid-19 infections, with several states imposing lockdown measures to try and contain the spread of the virus. One of the states that have been most affected by the recent surge in cases is Tamil Nadu, which has imposed strict restrictions on movement between districts. If you need to travel within Tamil Nadu during the lockdown, you will need to apply for an e-pass. In this blog post, we'll show you how to apply for a Tamil Nadu Covid-19 e-pass. 

1. Go to the Tamil Nadu E-Pass portal (https://tnepass.tnega.org/) and click on the "Apply for E-Pass" button. 

2. On the next page, select whether you are applying for an inter-district or intra-district pass. 

3. If you are applying for an inter-district pass, you will need to select the district of your origin and destination from the drop-down menus. 

4. For an intra-district pass, you will only need to select your district of origin. 

5. Enter the purpose of your travel in the designated field. Some examples of reasons for travel that are allowed include attending a wedding or funeral, going to the hospital for medical treatment, or traveling for work if you are engaged in essential services. 

6. Enter your personal details such as your name, age, gender, and mobile number in the fields provided. 

7. You will also need to upload a copy of your ID proof (Aadhaar card, driving license, passport, etc.) as well as a photo of yourself. 

8. Once you have filled out all the required fields, click on the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page. 

9. You will receive an SMS with your e-pass registration number immediately after submitting your application. You can use this number to track the status of your application online. 

10. Once your application has been approved, you will receive another SMS with your e-pass attached as a PDF file. You can either show this e-pass on your phone at checkpoints or print it out and carry it with you while traveling. 

11. Please note that you must apply for a separate e-pass for each person traveling with you; applications cannot be made for multiple people at once. 

12. E-passes are valid for 7 days from the date of issue and can be extended if needed by calling 044 2345 2425 or 044 2345 2426 between 10 am and 5 pm on weekdays only (excluding public holidays). 

We hope this blog post was helpful! Stay safe!