A day after the Uddhav Thackeray-led government announced to extend the timing of shops and restaurants, it released an order allowing various establishments to function till midnight with immediate effect ahead of festivities.
In the order, signed by Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte, the state government mentioned that all restaurants and eateries may be allowed to function till midnight 12 am. Meanwhile, all other establishments that have been allowed to function by the government may extend its operation till 11 pm.
Moreover, local DDMA may restrict these timings further if so deemed fit due to any local requirements but shall not relax it further without the consent of SDMA, the order further read.
“In the wake of the upcoming festival season, it is now felt that restrictions on time of functioning for various establishments like shops, restaurants, hotels etc., will lead to overcrowding due to shorter duration,” it added.
Restaurants & eateries can now remain open till 12 midnight, while shops and establishments can stay open till 11 pm with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/HqPXctl620
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) October 19, 2021
The Maharashtra government has also urged people to follow all COVID-19 protocols such as wearing of masks, sanitising and maintaining social distancing.
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Similar to the opening of facilities, a discussion is also claimed to have been undertaken regarding the vaccination of children, with the Chief Minister instructing the Health Department to liaison with the Union Government, to ensure that the stock for vaccines for children is ready.
In addition, the state health minister Rajesh Tope recently noted that the government might take a decision on allowing partially vaccinated people in Mumbai local trains after Diwali.
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