Transport restrictions eased in 25 districts in TN now
Posted on: 18/May/2020 10:43:14 AM
Yesterday, 17th May 2020, the CM of TN, Mr. E. Palaniswami announced about the lockdown till 31st May 2020.
In 25 districts belonging to Tamil Nadu, transport restrictions have been eased now. These were the districts that had zero Covid-19 cases or the cases have come down significantly.
After nearly 2 months of time, intra-district private transportation in these districts could be operated without any permission. In the containment zones in TN, the restrictions would still be there.
It must be noted that the restrictions would be there in Chennai and in 11 other districts like Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Kallakurichi, Thiruvannamalai, Ariyalur and Perambalur.
The CM of TN mentioned that there would not be interstate rail services to and from Chennai to other parts of TN. It is worthy to note that industries, in urban areas like corporations, municipalities and town panchayats excluding those in Greater Chennai police limits, with less than 100 workers could operate with 100% strength and those industries with more than 100 workers could operate with 50 % capacity.
For the sake of maintenance, private and business establishments could use minimum staff. People would not be allowed to go to various hill stations like Kodaikanal, Ooty, Yercaud, etc.
The CM also brought out that there would not be inter-state public transport, operation of a/c showrooms, jewelry, textile, and departmental stores. There would be further relaxation when the infection rate comes down.
