The Delhi Government has decided to implement the Centre's latest guidelines on opening of shops, however no activity will be allowed in containment zones, officials said.
A senior government official said that non-essential shops will be allowed to open, but not in coronavirus containment zones. No activity will be allowed in containment zones," the official added. According to government officials, 95 areas in Delhi fall under the containment zone category.
Notably, MHA in its order mentioned that In rural areas, all shops, except those in shopping malls are allowed to open.
“In urban areas, all standalone shops, neighborhood shops & shops in residential complexes are allowed to open. Shops in markets/market complexes and shopping malls are not allowed to open,” order read.
MHA also clarified that sale by e-commerce companies will continue to be permitted for essential goods only.”It is further clarified that sale of liquor and other items continues to be prohibited as specified in the National Directives for Covid-19 management ,”quoted MHA statement.