Tamil Nadu Full Lockdown 2021: Dates, rules, regulations, What is open and what is closed

Chennai, May 08: Amidst the COVID-19 surge, Tamil Nadu government has ordered complete lockdown from Monday. The lockdown would commence on May 10 and would be in force until May 24. Here is a full list of what activities are permitted and what are not.

Has a lockdown been imposed in Tamil Nadu?

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Yes, between May 10 and 24

Will shops be open on Saturday and Sunday?

For readiness, all shops will be open full-day on Saturday & Sunday.

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Will government offices be functional?

No, government offices will also remain closed.

What about health services?

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All health Services, including hospitals, nursing homes, AYUSH and veterinary hospitals, to remain functional (outside containment zone).

Will e-commerce operations be allowed?

All facilities in the supply chain of essential goods, whether involved in manufacturing, wholesale or retail of such goods through stores, or e-commerce companies shall be allowed to operate adhering to National Directives for Covid-19 management. Movement of all types of goods including empty goods vehicles will be allowed.

Will grocery, fruits, vegetables and meat shops remain open?

Only meat shops, groceries and milk sellers are allowed to operate in Tamil Nadu from 6 am to 12 noon.

Is inter and intra-state movement allowed?

Inter-state and Intra-state movement of passenger vehicles, only in cases of emergencies.

Will autos and taxis ply?

Autos and taxis (including cab aggregators) are permitted for travel related to an emergency purpose.

Will Metro rail service, taxis be allowed?

Metro rail services will not be allowed across the state. Taxis (including auto-rickshaws) and services of cab aggregators, except while hired for emergency and as permitted in these guidelines

Will schools and colleges be open?

Schools, colleges, educational/coaching institutions, etc will remain closed. Online/distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged.

Will hotels and restaurants remain open?

Hotels, restaurants, and hospitality services will not be permitted, except those meant for housing health/police/Government officials/ healthcare workers/ stranded persons including tourists, quarantine facility and step-down Hospitals. However, hotels, restaurants and eateries shall be permitted to operate kitchens for take away/home delivery of food items only. No vehicles will be allowed to be used by persons for taking parcels/takeaway. The only movement by walk is allowed for this purpose. However, hotels, restaurants and eateries can use vehicles for home delivery.

Will cinema halls, shopping malls, sports complexes, swimming pools be functional?

All cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, sports complexes, stadia, playgrounds, swimming pools, parks, entertainment parks, clubs, theatres, bars and auditoriums, assembly halls, and similar places will be closed.

Will sport activities be allowed?

All social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions and other gatherings and large congregations shall be closed.

Will religious places remain open?

All religious places, places of worship shall be closed for the public.