Mumbai, Aug 23 (PTI) Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has said that a decision regarding removal of restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement people and goods will be taken soon.

He announced this in a tweet.

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"We have taken note of the recent guidelines announced by the centre removingall restrictionson inter-state and intra-state movement of goods and people. Appropriate decision will be taken regarding the same after discussion with chief minister and deputy chief minister," it said.

In a separate statement, the minister said that currently, e-passes are required for travel and so far 7,74,203 e-passes have been issued.

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As part of Unlock 3, the Centre had allowed inter- state travel without any restrictions. But in Maharashtra, e- passes was mandatory.

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