Mohali shops to open on odd-even basis till May 31

Sanjay Bumbroo

Tribune News Service

Mohali, May 16

In view of the state government declaring an extension of the existing lockdown till May 31, the district administration has decided to strictly enforce all the restrictions. However, the shops will be opened on an odd-even basis in Mohali.

Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan said the opening of shops on an odd-even basis would be allowed from 5 am to 5 pm till May 31. However, no shopping malls or single/multi-brand retail standalone shops shall open, except shops selling essential items in these malls/complexes. He said all shops will remain open in the villages of the three subdivisions of Mohali, Kharar and Dera Bassi in the district.

Dayalan said with respect to government and private offices, the orders state that the private offices are allowed to open without any separate permission. In order to avoid crowding and congestion, only 33 per cent staff shall be called at any given time and work from home should be encouraged by the heads of all offices. The staff/employees concerned can travel ‘to and from’ their workplaces only on production of their ID cards and their misuse will invite strict penal action, he added.

The DC said restaurants/eateries can open only for home delivery till 9 pm and both the management and the customer would be held liable for violations if any. Services provided by self-employed persons such as electricians, plumbers, IT repairs, etc, shall also be allowed, he added.

Covid monitors shall be appointed by private offices and their names shall be prominently displayed. They shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to the Covid guidelines. All private offices should ensure that their staff/employees are tested regularly, preferably every two weeks. Any person showing symptoms should be asked to isolate and tested immediately, he added.