Chandigarh allows double ride on two wheeler, other concessions announced after war-room meeting

Chandigarh Adviser, Manoj Parida, on Wednesday stated that the Unlock 2 orders passed by the Ministry of Home Affairs have been adopted in Union Territory. Meanwhile, it has been decided that the Odd-even system, presently being followed in selected markets will be discontinued. This will also apply to street vendors.

On a similar pattern as Punjab, a maximum of 2 persons on a scooter/motorcycle, 4 persons in a car, and 3 persons in an auto-rickshaw will be allowed (including the driver). However, all the riders will use masks and the vehicles will be regularly sanitized by the owners.

Likewise, all the shops/restaurants will be allowed to remain open from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM. The Call Centres/Industrial establishments will be allowed to operate night shifts provided their employees do not come out of the office/factory premises during the curfew period from 10:00 PM to 05:00 AM.

Apni Mandies and Organic Markets will continue to remain closed, till further orders. Similarly, the Inter-state bus service will continue to remain suspended. The service of alcoholic drinks in marriage functions will be permitted; provided specific permission from the Excise Department is taken. However, bars will continue to remain closed.

There will be a complete ban on social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions and other large congregations, as per the Government of India’s guidelines.

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The activities like cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, spas, auditoriums, assembly halls, and similar places will not be permitted. There will be strict implementation of mask-wearing, social distancing in public places and any person violating the guidelines/directions will be penalized.

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