Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has made E-pass mandatory for travel to the state from other states including Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. With the sudden surge in the coronavirus cases, the state has taken several measures to curb the spread of infection. Also Read – How Does COVID-19 Virus Affect The Liver? Here’s What The Expert Says
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Here’s how you can apply for an e-pass:
- Visit https://tnepass.tnega.org/#/user/pass, which is the official website by the TN government to apply for an e-pass.
- You will need to register yourself before filling the form. Enter your mobile number and the captcha to receive an OTP.
- Once you enter the OTP, you will be directed to a page where there are options to apply for e-pass for travel via road (private vehicles) and air for both individuals and groups, business round trip, guest workers from other states and commercial establishments, industries, businesses, traders and financial companies.
- After selecting the type of e-pass that you require, you need to fill in necessary details such as your name, address (home and destination), range of travel (inter-district/inter-state), duration of travel, number of passengers, vehicle details, ID proof, reason for travel etc.
- You will need to furnish the required documents for the travel, such as medical records in case of a medical emergency or wedding invitation if the journey is for a wedding.
- Once the details are filled…
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