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Neighbourhood shops in Chandigarh to remain closed till May 3; ban on liquor continues

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Rajan Nath -- April 25th 2020 02:58 PM -- Updated: April 25th 2020 03:46 PM
Neighbourhood shops in Chandigarh to remain closed till May 3; ban on liquor continues

Neighbourhood shops in Chandigarh to remain closed till May 3; ban on liquor continues

In a major relief to shopkeepers and the general public, the Centre in a late-night order on Friday allowed all the neighbourhood shops to open, but with conditions. However, Chandigarh being a ‘containment zone’ won't be able to take benefit out of the GoI's decision. UT Adviser Manoj Parida stated that "Please note that Chandigarh being a containment zone, neighborhood non- essential shops opening will not happen till 3rd May." https://twitter.com/manuparida1/status/1253935953778860032?s=20 He also added that "No industry/factory, nor any e-commerce delivery of non-essential items will be permitted in Chandigarh which is under curfew and containment zone." Likewise, the manufacturing, sale, supply, and distribution of liquor will continue to be banned in Chandigarh, till further orders.

Punjab's decision awaited

Punjab Sp[ecial Chief Secretary KBS Sidhu stated that "This does not automatically apply to Punjab, where restrictions have been imposed under section 144 CrPC. Please wait for a formal announcement by Punjab Government." Also read | Centre allows selective shops to open The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a clarification on order allowing the opening of shops. It said that "In rural areas, all shops, except those in shopping malls are allowed to open. In urban areas, all standalone shops, neighbourhood shops & shops in residential complexes are allowed to open". Meanwhile, it also made clear that "As specified in the consolidated revised guidelines, these shops will not be permitted to open in areas, whether rural or urban, which are declared as containment zones by respective States/ UTs." -PTC News

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