It has been clarified by the MHA that shops in markets/market complexes and shopping mall are not allowed to open. Shops will only be allowed to function in rural or urban areas if they do not fall under a containment zone. If they do, resuming operations is strictly prohibited during the lockdown. Apart from this, spokesperson of the MHA has revealed that these relaxations are not for salons, barbers or restaurants. Therefore, they shall too remain closed.The ministry further said that those e-commerce companies like Amazon, Flipkart are only permitted to continue the supply of essential goods. In fact, the MHA has also clarified that sale of liquor or any other item that is mentioned in the National Directive for COVID-19 management shall remain prohibited.
#COVID19 update— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 24, 2020
All registered shops regd under Shops & Establishment Act of respective States/ UTs, including shops in residential complexes, neighborhood & standalone shops exempted from #lockdown restrictions.
Prohibited: Shops in single & multi brand malls pic.twitter.com/NNz9abgWdA