As per government notification by Home Ministry allowing opening of neighbourhood and stand alone shops, including those located in residential complexes within municipal areas, but at a 50 per cent strength and after taking necessary precautions like 50% strength of workers, wearing of masks & observing Social Distancing norms.
Relaxations not applicable in Hotspots/containment zones in individual states.
However, shops in market places, multi-brand and single brand malls located in municipality areas shall continue to remain closed till May 3.
Amending then sub-clause 1(x) of MHA guidelines, which bars shopping complexes from opening during lockdown.
A month after Indiawide lockdown, the Centre has allowed all neighbourhood shops in the residential areas to open.
