To boost the economy, all shops in the green zone will be open, 50 per cent employees will come, small shopkeepers will benefit

To boost the economy, all shops in the green zone will be open, 50 per cent employees will come, small shopkeepers will benefit

• However, shops in market complexes, malls and multi-brand complexes are not allowed to open.
• Strict adherence to staff safety and social distance rules

The central government has extended the list of shops that can be kept open in the green zone. According to the new order of the Home Ministry, all shops registered under the Shops and Establishments Act of the concerned States or Union Territories can be opened in urban areas. It also includes shops in Gali Mohalla as well as stand alone shops and shops built in residential premises. However, market complexes, multibrand and single brand malls cannot be opened in cities. All these shops will be run by half the staff. He has to wear a mask and follow social distance.

Shops cannot be opened in hotspot areas

The government said no shops or businesses would be set up in areas where hotspots have been declared and contained. In the current situation, shops will be closed in all such places.

Safety and social distance must be maintained

According to the order, those who open their shops will have to make all arrangements for their staff, including masks and gloves. In addition, social distance must be strictly adhered to.

The mall shops will not be open yet

As per the order of the Central Government, the rule will not apply to shops in market complexes, malls, single brand and multi brand malls within the limits of the corporation, i.e. these shops are not allowed to open.