Chief Minister Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has announced total lockdown in Greater Chennai, Chengalpet, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts from June 19 to June 30. Autorickshaws, taxis and private vehicles won’t be allowed to ply, except in case of medical emergency. State. Central govt offices and banks can work with 33% staff.
ATMs will function as usual. PDS will work from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. provided they are outside the containment zones. Vegetable shops, provision stores, petrol bunks will function from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vegetable shops, provision stores, petrol bunks will function from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only delivery or take away will be allowed in restaurants between this time.
Tea shops won’t function, however, Amma Unavagams and community kitchens will be open. Construction activity will be allowed if the workers stay in the same premises
E-pass will be allowed only for marriage, funerals and medical emergencies. Rice ration card holders in these four districts and uncategorised workers will be given Rs.1000 as relief.
