Thread by @NairShilpa1308

Complete lockdown announced in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet districts from June 19- June 30.

The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting.

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Guidelines for lockdown in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet and Kancheepuram from June 19- June 30:

Grocery shops, vegetable shops and petrol bunks can function between 6.00 am and 2.00 pm.

People advised to travel only within 2 kms from their house to buy essentials.

Only essential services and travel for medical emergencies will be permitted in the 4 districts.

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.

Important: None of these relaxations will be applicable for the two Sundays that fall between June 19- June 30.