Chandigarh Administrator V P Singh Badnore decided not to impose complete lockdown in Chandigarh. There was detailed discussion in the War Room regarding restrictive steps taken by the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana including lockdown measures to prevent spread of infection. Keeping in view the fact that Chandigarh being the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, total sealing of borders will not be possible. It was also felt that a total lockdown for long period will adversely affect the economy and may also lead to migration of labourers from the city, thereby causing massive disruption. Hence, a considered decision was taken to have limited restrictive measures as follows :-
(i) Night curfew will continue from 06:00 PM to 05:00 AM every day.
(ii) There will be day time restrictions w.e.f. 05:00 PM on 04/05/2021 (Tuesday), till 05:00 AM on 11/05/2021 (Tuesday). During these 07 days period, the following restrictions will be imposed :-
(a) All shops selling non-essential items will remain closed.
(b) All government offices and banks will work with 50% capacity. As far as possible, all private offices will ensure that their staff work from home.
(c) Public Transport will run with 50% capacity.
(d) The ban on Cinema Halls, Gyms, Spa, Bar, Swimming Pool, Coaching Centres will continue.
(e) Sports Complexes will remain closed. Special permission can be given by Secretary (Sports) to athletes preparing for Olympics etc.
(f) Restaurants including hotels, Café, Coffee Shops, Eating Places will be allowed to function only for take away. No seating arrangements will be allowed inside their premises. Home delivery can be done upto 09:00 PM.
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(g) There shall be a complete ban on all social, cultural, sports and political gatherings.
(h) Recruitment exams will be postponed excepting those like UPSC etc., especially permitted by Chandigarh Administration.
(i) While there will be no restriction on inter-state movement, yet those entering Chandigarh without negative covid reports or vaccine certificates will be subject to random testing.
(j) All Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Health related facilities like testing laboratories etc. will function normally.
(k) Visitors entering government offices may be required to produce vaccination certificates or negative covid reports.
(l) The gathering for the occasions like marriages will be restricted to 50 and for cremation/funeral, it will be 20 persons.
(m) Crowded places like Sukhna Lake, Museums, Libraries, Rock Garden etc. will remain closed.
(n) School, Colleges, Coaching Centres will remain closed. However, teaching staff will be required to come as per detailed instructions to be issued by Education Department.
(o) While movement of vehicles have been allowed during day time, the residents are requested to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel.
(p) The shops selling essential items like milk, bread, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, eggs, meat, mobile repair will remain opened.
(q) It is clarified that total weekend curfew on Saturday and Sunday will continue.
Governor appealed to the residents to strictly follow the covid protocol like wearing of masks and maintain social distance, so that the infection could be contained.
