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CHECKING LAST DIGIT OF NIC: Implemented from 11 May

05 May 2020

The President’s Media Division (PMD) yesterday (4) issued another clarification with regard to the system recently introduced which allows people to leave their homes based on the last digit of their national identity cards (NICs). There had been some confusion with regard to this directive and the PMD had also issued a clarification on Sunday (4). Issuing another clarification, the PMD said that the introduced system is to be used as a curfew pass only for the people in the areas where the curfew is imposed. It further said that this system will only be applicable with effect from 11 May (Monday). Accordingly, this NIC last digit regulation will not be applicable for those leaving their houses when the curfew is relaxed. However, entering or leaving areas that have been declared isolated zones has been banned completely. The regulation for leaving places of dwelling based on the last digit of the NIC is as follows: Monday: No. 1 or 2 Tuesday: No. 3 or 4 Wednesday: No. 5 or 6 Thursday: No. 7 or 8 Friday: No. 9 or 0 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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