Tamil Nadu government has extended Covid-19-mandated lockdown in the state for another week. The restrictions will now remain in place till June 28 now. However, the state government has allowed some respite in restrictions under the guidelines for the latest lockdown extension. The state government has divided Tamil Nadu in three different categories. Existing restrictions have been retained in 11 districts falling in west and central region. More services and establishments have been allowed to reopen in 23 other districts. General provision stores, vegetable and fruit shops, as well as meat shops have been allowed to operate from 6 AM to 7 PM in the 23 districts where lockdown restrictions have been relaxed.
Here's what's allowed and what's not
Chennai Metro Trains can run with 50 per cent occupancy.
Cinema and TV serial shooting can commence with a maximum of 100 people.
Public transport can operate in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet with 50 per cent capacity.
Footwear and optical shops can function between 9 AM and 5 PM in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet.
Vehicle dealers and distributors can open shops between 9 and 7 in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet Districts. Only parcel service is allowed in road-side restaurants between 6 AM and 7PM in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet.
Metrorail operation will be allowed with 50 per cent seat occupancy.
Public will be allowed to travel in call taxis, auto-rickshaws without e-registration in four districts Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu. Film shooting and shooting for small screen allowed with 100 persons.
Fancy stores, photo studios/video studios, laundries, xerox shops, printing press, tailoring shops will be allowed to function in four districts--Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu between 9 AM and 7 PM.
All government offices in four districts-- Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu-- will be allowed to function with 100 percent employees. All private organizations can function with 50 per cent employees. Sub-registrar offices can function fully.
Shops selling computer hardware, software, electronic appliances, spare parts and shops selling construction materials can function between 9 AM and 7 PM in four districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu, as per the order.