New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday (April 24) announced a total lockdown in the state on Sunday, with some exceptions, to curtail the rapid spread of coronavirus in the state. The E Palaniswami-led government in the state had recently announced several restrictions, including a night curfew, ban on tourists at hill stations and a total lockdown on Sundays, with essential services exempted.
According to the police, the violators of the lockdown measures will be penalised. The government has allowed food delivery from hotels/restaurants between 6 am-10 a.m, 12 noon-3 pm, and 6 pm-9 pm.
What are permitted during the restriction period in Tamil Nadu:
E-commerce delivery and operations
Standalone departmental stores and supermarkets will be allowed to function with 50% crowds, without Air Conditioning
Parcel/takeaway service at hotels and restaurants, tea shops etc.
Room service for hotel and lodge guests
Maximum of 50 attendees at weddings and related events
Maximum of 25 persons at funerals and processions
50 per cent IT and ITES employees must work from home
National level and International level athletes can alone train at sporting facilities
What all to remain shut during Tamil Nadu restrictions:
Cinema halls, gyms, recreation clubs, bars, auditoriums, meeting halls and similar spaces where large crowds can gather
Big format shops, shopping malls, supermarkets located in shopping malls
Salons, spas, barbershops, beauty parlours in Chennai and other cities and towns
Dine-in at hotels, restaurants, mess, tea stalls
No devotees allowed at places of worship, only staff can perform rituals
No temple functions, even if permission was granted earlier. Only staff can conduct the event. No permission for new events
Restaurants cannot offer dine-in in hotels, even for guests staying there
Sport training facilities and academies
General guidelines issued by Tamil Nadu government ahead of strict curbs:
Travellers coming into Tamil Nadu from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and other states must register on eregister.tnega.org
Overseas travellers coming into Tamil Nadu via plane/vessel must register on eregister.tnega.org
Only sitting crowds in government and private buses
Driver plus three passengers in taxis
Driver plus two passengers in auto-rickshaws
Night curfew from 10am to 4am and Sunday lockdown will continue to be in force
Those travelling to and from the workplace must carry ID cards
Companies/work establishments can function as per existing guidelines, by following COVID-19 protocols
The state has been witnessing a rapid spike in the number of coronavirus infections ever since the Assembly elections got over on April 6. The number of active cases is expected to touch 100,000 on Saturday, as it stood at 95,048 on Friday.
