Guidelines for lockdown in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet districts from June 19 – June 30:
- Only essential services and travel for medical emergencies will be permitted in the 4 districts.
- People advised to travel only within 2 kms from their house to buy essentials.
- Grocery shops, vegetable shops and petrol bunks can function between 6.00 am and 2.00 pm.
- Hospitals, pharmacies, labs and ambulances – operational.
- Autos, taxi cabs – allowed only for medical emergencies.
- Banks allowed to function only on June 29 and June 30 with 33% workforce. ATMs will be open all throughout.
- Central govt and state govt depts allowed to function with 33% workforce. Employees from containment areas can be at home.
- All PDS shops, except in containment zones, open from 8am – 2pm.
- Hotels will be allowed to function from 6am to 8pm only for takeaway services. Tea shops not allowed.
- E-passes for people who wish to travel out of Chennai will be issued only for weddings, deaths and medical emergencies.
- For people coming into these 4 districts from outside the state through air, trains or ships, existing guidelines will be applicable.
- Courts, media organisations can function.
- Construction companies providing stay for labourers inside the site can function.
- Amma Unavagams and community kitchens will be open.
*None of these relaxations will be applicable for the two Sundays that fall between June 19 – June 30.
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