Section 144 will be implemented in Tamil Nadu from 6 PM March 24 to 31.

Here are the 7 takeaways from TN CM’s announcements on severe restrictive measures effective in TN from 6 pm March 24 to 31.

1. No public, private transport including auto & taxi. No inter-district, inter-state transport. Exemptions for emergency purpose.
2. Except for shops dealing in essentials – groceries, milk, vegetables, poultry, fish – all other establishments will remain closed.
3. Only government departments dealing with essential services will function. These include Collectorate, Police, Fire Services, Electricity, Water, Prisons, Health, Judiciary and Local bodies.
4. Private companies, IT companies must engage in work from home. Private hospitals will function.
5. Companies engaged in production of essentials and exports must operate with minimal workforce.
6. Construction work, other than those required for emergent purposes, shall be stopped. But workers must be paid wages during this period.
7. Considering the plight of thousands of those staying outside homes in hostels, etc, hotels would be allowed to operate only for delivery of parcels. All Amma Unavagams will continue to function.