Lockdown Ending? Govt Allows Shops To Open From Today But Markets Are Still A ‘No No’
HYDERABAD: In a major relief to the people, the government of India has allowed all the registered shops to open from Saturday.
The Ministry of Home Affairs in its latest order issued on Friday night stated that "The shops registered under Shops and Establishment Act of respective states and UTs including shops in residential complexes, neighbourhood and standalone shops are exempted from lockdown restrictions".
The shops will have 50 percent of staff and wearing of masks and following social distancing is mandatory. The Home Ministry order comes on the eve of Muslim holy month, Ramzan.
#COVID19 update
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 24, 2020
All registered shops regd under Shops & Establishment Act of respective States/ UTs, including shops in residential complexes, neighborhood & standalone shops exempted from #lockdown restrictions.
Prohibited: Shops in single & multi brand malls pic.twitter.com/NNz9abgWdA
However, market complexes, multi-brand, and single-brand malls within the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities will not open from Saturday and they shall continue to remain closed till May 3. The exemptions will not be given in the hotspots and containment areas.
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