Manoj Parida, Adviser, stated that the Unlock 2 orders passed by the Ministry of Home Affairs have been adopted in Union Territory, Chandigarh.
After detailed discussions, the following decision were taken :-
1. Odd-even system, presently being followed in selected markets will be discontinued. This will also apply to street vendors.
2. On similar pattern as Punjab, maximum two persons on a scooter/motorcycle, 04 persons in a car and 03 persons in an auto-rickshaw will be allowed (including the driver). However, all riders will use masks and the vehicles will be regularly sanitized by the owners.
3. All shops/restaurants will be allowed to remain open from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM.
4. Call Centres/Industrial establishments will be allowed to operate night shifts provided their employees do not come out of the office/factory premises during curfew period from 10:00 PM to 05:00 AM.
5. Apni Mandies and Organic Markets will continue to remain closed, till further orders.
6. Inter-state bus service will continue to remain suspended, till further orders.
7. Service of alcoholic drinks in marriage functions will be permitted; provided specific permission from Excise Department is taken. However, bars will continue to remain closed.
8. There will be complete ban on social/political/sports/entertainment/academic/cultural/religious functions and other large congregations, as per Government of India’s guidelines.
9. The activities like cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, spas, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places will not be permitted.
10. There will be strict implementation of mask-wearing, social distancing in public places and any person violating the guidelines/directions will be penalized.
