Revised Shop Timings in Puducherry from June 23

Revised Shop Timings in Puducherry from June 23

Due to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, revised shop timings in Puducherry came into effect from Tuesday, June 23. These along with several other new restrictions have been imposed due to the fast spread of Covid-19, according to a government order issued by the District Collector .

Important Restrictions 

  • Beach Road is closed – for traffic,pedestrians, walks etc- till July 2
  • Fine for not wearing mask in public places has been increased from Rs. 100 to Rs. 200
  • All Vegetable shops (retail and wholesale) at Goubert Market / Big Market have been shifted once again to the New Bus Stand. Dry groceries, fruits and flowers continue to be sold at the Big Market on Nehru Street
  • All shops (essential/ non-essential) and establishments can stay open only between 6 am- 2 pm
  • Petrol pumps can operate between 6am- 2 pm
  • Liquor shops to close by 2 pm
  • Dining in at restaurants is permitted up to 2.00 pm. Restaurants can offer take-away till 8 p.m.
  • No restriction for medical shops/ pharmacies
  • Revised shop timings in Puducherry and restrictions are not applicable to Industrial/Agricultural / Fishing activities.
  • Government Offices and Hospitals are also exempted from timing restrictions.

Community Vigilance

Private medical college hospitals in the city have also been asked to join the efforts to combat Covid-19 in Puducherry by allotting beds for Covid-19 patients and setting up Covid-19 care centres for anyone manifesting symptoms. They may be allowed to offer Covid-19 testing soon.

Meanwhile, echoing health officials’ repeated call for community vigilance, the Chief Minister on Sunday said people must inform police/ revenue and disaster management officials if anyone in their neighbourhood has returned to Puducherry from hotspots or other states so they can be assessed in time and tested if necessary. It has been reported that a number of Covid-19 cases in Puducherry are linked to people returning to Pondicherry from other states.

It is also now mandatory for anyone who has entered Puducherry after June 1 to register themselves with a PHC (primary health centre) in their locality  . Read about it here . 

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