Govt allows shops to reopen: What is Open, What Not

April 25: Ministry Of Home Affairs has permitted opening neighborhood and standalone shop. With 50 per cent strength after taking necessary precautions in the light of cornoavirus pandemic. However MHA has not allowed opening of Market Places, Multi Brands And Single Brand Malls located across the country shall remain shut till May 3rd.

The order signed by Home Secretary, Ajay Bhalla would not be applicale to Hotspots and Containment zones. “All shops registered under the the Shops and Establishment Act of the respective State/UT, including shops in residential complexes and market complexes, except shops in multi-brand and single brand malls, outside the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities, with 50 per cent strength of workers with wearing of masks and social distancing being mandatory” the order by the MHA states.