Lockdown 5: Maharashtra government puts some restrictions, clarifies on relaxations
Mumbai, June 4, 2020: Five days after the Maharashtra government issued an order for a phase-wise easing of lockdown, today it issued another order in which some restrictions have been imposed. State Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta issued the order to amend the May 31 ‘Mission Begin Again’ order of lockdown 5.
Outdoor Physical Activities: No equipment/ garden equipment/open-air gym equipment/ play area equipment like Swings/ bars etc. will be allowed to operate.
All shops on one side of the road/lane/passage will open for the full working hours on one day while all the shops of another side of the road will remain open on next day and so on. The Municipal Commissioners along with Police Commissioner should actively involve Market / Shop Owner Associations for giving effect to above arrangements and for smooth enforcements of requirements of social distancing and traffic management.
All private offices can operate up to 10% strength or 10 people, whichever is more, with remaining persons working from home. However, all the employers will take a sensitization program to educate the employees about adequate precautions on returning home so that vulnerable group especially the elderly is not infected. (With effect from 8th June 2020).
Printing and Distribution of newspapers (including home delivery) are allowed. It shall be with the knowledge of receiver and for the delivery of the newspaper, personnel shall wear a mask and use hand sanitizes and maintain social distancing. (With effect from 7th June 2020).
The offices/staff of educational institutions (universities/ colleges/ schools) can operate only for non-teaching purposes including the development of e-content, evaluation of answer sheets and declaration of results.
However, inter-state and inter-district movement of persons shall continue to be regulated. However, the inter-district movement of persons within the area of Municipal Corporations under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) shall be allowed without any restrictions. The movement of standard labour, migrant workers, pilgrims, tourist etc. will continue to be regulated as per standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued.
