Shops opened in Tamilnadu as per GO with more Restrictions
According to sources the government of tamilnadu, on saturday, announced relaxations for various commercial and industrial operations in the state. However, no relaxation of any kind will be permitted in containment zones in Tamilnadu. The decision to grant graded permission to stores and industries in tamilnadu was taken in a meeting of the state cabinet on saturday at the secretariat in Chennai. In the meeting, it was also decided to extend the lockdown in the state till May 17, in line with the national lockdown. A statement from chief minister edappadi k palaniswami after the meeting said that no relaxations will be allowed in COVID-19 containment zones in tamilnadu till May 17.
The new relaxations granted by the state government include permission for industries, construction activities, standalone shops etc to resume operations between specific times of the day with the required approval from the authorities. However, whatever has been ordered to shut down like educational institutions, public transport services, cab/auto services, gyms, movie theatres etc shall remain shut till May 17.
Construction work if the workers live within the place of constructionAll construction and road laying work pertaining to government and public sector enterprises.Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Export Oriented Units (EOU) and Export Processing Zones (EPZ) can resume operations with 25% staff after inspection by Corporation commissioner or district Collector. The workers shall come to work only in vehicles arranged by the company.
Information technology (IT) and IT-Enabled services (ITES) companies can resume operations with 10% staff. The workers shall come to work only in vehicles arranged by the company. Stores selling essentials can function from 6 am to 5 pm. E-commerce players delivering essentials can continue to function as per existing norms. Restaurants can operate from 6 am to 9 pm and allow only takeaways. All standalone shops (except barber shops, salons and beauty parlours, spas) can function from 11 am to 5 pm. Skilled workers like plumbers, electricians etc, home care providers and domestic workers will be allowed to work subject to obtaining permission from the Corporation Commissioner/District Collector.