Extended lockdown with more relaxations comes into effect in TN

Chennai Metro Trains can run with 50 per cent occupancy. Cinema and TV serial shooting can commence with a maximum of 100 people. Public transport can operate in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet with 50 per cent capacity.

Moreover, autos and cabs are allowed in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet without e-registration. Footwear and optical shops can function between 9 am and 5 pm in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet.

Also, vehicle dealers and distributors can open shops between 9 and 7 in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet Districts. Only parcel service is allowed in road-side restaurants between 6 am and 7pm in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet.

Fancy stores, photo studios/video studios, laundries, xerox shops, printing press, tailoring shops will be allowed to function in four districts–Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu between 9am and 7pm.

All government offices in four districts– Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu– will be allowed to function with 100 percent employees. All private organizations can function with 50 per cent employees. Sub-registrar offices can function fully.

As per the order, all construction works will be allowed in four districts–Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram. Hardware shops and footwear shops can open between 9am and 7pm. Takeaways only allowed in roadside food shops between 6 AM and 7 PM.

Shops selling computer hardware, software, electronic appliances, spare parts and shops selling construction materials can function between 9 AM and 7 PM in four districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu, as per the order.