CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday, while extending the general lockdown until September 30, introduced large-scale relaxations for the public movement, in an attempt to stimulate economic activity and growth.
Since Tuesday, September 1, public transportation (bus) operations were allowed within the district across the state, including in Chennai.
A statement from the state government said that all stores, shopping malls, temples and clubs would be operational from September 1.
However, theaters, schools and universities will remain closed.
“Starting September 1, people can move anywhere in the state without the need for electronic passes. But, international passengers arriving by flights, as well as those entering the state in private vehicles and trains, will have to request an e-pass, which will be sanctioned for all in self-approval mode, ”said Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami it’s a statement. statement on Sunday night.
All temples and other places of worship in the state will be open to the public. The government will present separate standard operating procedures on the number of devotees to be allowed at one time.
Bus operations within the district, run by public and private transport operators, including in Chennai, will begin from Tuesday (September 1). Bus services will be operated based on separate SOPs published by the transportation department.
The intense lockdown that is now in effect on Sundays will no longer be enforced.
The Chennai Metro train will resume operations on September 7, as indicated by the Interior Ministry.
All shopping malls, large showrooms and shops of all sizes can operate from Tuesday with 100% employees and following the Center’s directive on air conditioning systems. All kinds of shops can stay open until 8pm every day in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai.
The restaurants and tea shops, already operating according to established guidelines, will remain open until 8 pm, while they can remain open for “take out” until 9 pm.
All industries, as well as the IT / ITeS sector, can have their operations with 100% employees. But the IT / ITeS industry is encouraged to encourage working from home for the most part, except in critical areas of operations that require the presence of employees in the offices.
Hotels with rooms, resorts, recreation clubs and clubs can operate as of September 1, 2020 following the SOPs. Gymnasiums, parks and sports stadiums will be open for training, but members of the public will not be allowed into the stadiums.
State government offices will operate with 100% employees as of September 1, while skills development centers and ITIs will operate as of September 21.
Both government and private offices are required to notify a nodal official and strictly monitor the implementation of standard operating procedures. Banks and other financial institutions can also work with 100% employees.
People interested in visiting hill stations like Nilgris, Kodaikanal and Yercaud from other districts should request an electronic pass from the respective district collector. The measure is to restrict the number of people who visit these places.
Movie shooting is allowed to resume, but with a maximum of 75 people. But members of the public will not be able to see movie shoots.
While interstate passenger rail services will operate on permitted routes, passenger trains will not be operational within the state until September 15. A decision will be made to allow train services after September 15, considering the situation.
A new quarantine and testing protocol will be introduced for domestic and international air passengers, as well as those arriving on trains from other states.
The number of domestic flights landing at Chennai airport per day will double to 50, from the current 25, from September 1.
While Section 144, which prevents the illegal gathering of more than five people, will remain in effect, no relaxation of any kind will apply to containment zones.
Schools, colleges, research centers and all kinds of educational institutions will be closed until September 30. But you can take classes online.
Theaters, swimming pools and amusement parks will also be closed. Large auditoriums, convention halls, beaches, zoos and museums and tourist sites will remain inaccessible to the public.
Suburban trains will remain closed. All types of public gatherings and religious gatherings, as well as processions, will not be allowed.
“Although the state government has been making every effort to contain the spread of the virus, I ask the public to adhere to safety precautions and to wear masks, in addition to making it a compulsive habit to wash their hands frequently. , in addition to maintaining social distancing. in public places and venturing out only when necessary, ”said Palaniswami.
Since Tuesday, September 1, public transportation (bus) operations were allowed within the district across the state, including in Chennai.
A statement from the state government said that all stores, shopping malls, temples and clubs would be operational from September 1.
However, theaters, schools and universities will remain closed.
“Starting September 1, people can move anywhere in the state without the need for electronic passes. But, international passengers arriving by flights, as well as those entering the state in private vehicles and trains, will have to request an e-pass, which will be sanctioned for all in self-approval mode, ”said Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami it’s a statement. statement on Sunday night.
All temples and other places of worship in the state will be open to the public. The government will present separate standard operating procedures on the number of devotees to be allowed at one time.
Bus operations within the district, run by public and private transport operators, including in Chennai, will begin from Tuesday (September 1). Bus services will be operated based on separate SOPs published by the transportation department.
The intense lockdown that is now in effect on Sundays will no longer be enforced.
The Chennai Metro train will resume operations on September 7, as indicated by the Interior Ministry.
All shopping malls, large showrooms and shops of all sizes can operate from Tuesday with 100% employees and following the Center’s directive on air conditioning systems. All kinds of shops can stay open until 8pm every day in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai.
The restaurants and tea shops, already operating according to established guidelines, will remain open until 8 pm, while they can remain open for “take out” until 9 pm.
All industries, as well as the IT / ITeS sector, can have their operations with 100% employees. But the IT / ITeS industry is encouraged to encourage working from home for the most part, except in critical areas of operations that require the presence of employees in the offices.
Hotels with rooms, resorts, recreation clubs and clubs can operate as of September 1, 2020 following the SOPs. Gymnasiums, parks and sports stadiums will be open for training, but members of the public will not be allowed into the stadiums.
State government offices will operate with 100% employees as of September 1, while skills development centers and ITIs will operate as of September 21.
Both government and private offices are required to notify a nodal official and strictly monitor the implementation of standard operating procedures. Banks and other financial institutions can also work with 100% employees.
People interested in visiting hill stations like Nilgris, Kodaikanal and Yercaud from other districts should request an electronic pass from the respective district collector. The measure is to restrict the number of people who visit these places.
Movie shooting is allowed to resume, but with a maximum of 75 people. But members of the public will not be able to see movie shoots.
While interstate passenger rail services will operate on permitted routes, passenger trains will not be operational within the state until September 15. A decision will be made to allow train services after September 15, considering the situation.
A new quarantine and testing protocol will be introduced for domestic and international air passengers, as well as those arriving on trains from other states.
The number of domestic flights landing at Chennai airport per day will double to 50, from the current 25, from September 1.
While Section 144, which prevents the illegal gathering of more than five people, will remain in effect, no relaxation of any kind will apply to containment zones.
Schools, colleges, research centers and all kinds of educational institutions will be closed until September 30. But you can take classes online.
Theaters, swimming pools and amusement parks will also be closed. Large auditoriums, convention halls, beaches, zoos and museums and tourist sites will remain inaccessible to the public.
Suburban trains will remain closed. All types of public gatherings and religious gatherings, as well as processions, will not be allowed.
“Although the state government has been making every effort to contain the spread of the virus, I ask the public to adhere to safety precautions and to wear masks, in addition to making it a compulsive habit to wash their hands frequently. , in addition to maintaining social distancing. in public places and venturing out only when necessary, ”said Palaniswami.
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