Lockdown easing in Chennai: CM announces these relaxations – Times of India

CHENNAI: Come Monday, vegetable, grocery and teashops (only parcel) will be allowed in the Greater Chennai Police limits between 6am and 6pm.
In a statement, chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday announced some relaxations in Chennai and its suburbs, where an intense lockdown will come to an end at midnight on Sunday.
Accordingly, all showrooms and large format shops (including jewellery and textiles shops), except in shopping malls, will be allowed between 10am and 6pm. Restaurants will be permitted with only takeaway services between 6am and 9pm.
Food delivery services will be allowed till 9pm, and delivery staff will have to wear identity cards.
“With respect to other activities, the restrictions and relaxations extended prior to June 19 will revert. I urge the public to extend full support to the government’s efforts,” Palaniswami said.
The state government had announced intense lockdown in Greater Chennai Police limits and in areas falling in Tiruvallur, Chengalpet and Kancheepuram district between June 19 and June 31 and extended for a week ending June 5.
In an earlier order, the government said the IT/ITES are permitted to operate with company-provided transport at 50% strength subject to a maximum of 80 people in these areas from July 6. All private offices, industrial establishments and export-oriented units permitted to function at 50% strength.
Rental vehicles and taxis, including cab aggregators are permitted with not more than three passengers, while autos can carry two passengers. Cycle rickshaws are also permitted.
Barber shops, salons, spas and beauty parlours shall function as per standard operating procedure issued earlier. Fish stalls, chicken and other meat stalls and egg shops are permitted on the condition that social distancing norms are maintained there.