Sunday lockdown won’t hit vote count in Tamil Nadu
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But other restrictions will continue.
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EVMs are kept in a strong room at Government Engineering College counting centre in Palayamkottai. | Photo Credit: The Hindu
But other restrictions will continue. No restrictions will be imposed on the movement of people and materials in Tamil Nadu on May 2 for the counting of votes for the Assembly election, though a total lockdown will be in force.
A government order said no curbs will be imposed on the movement or transport of officials, candidates and their agents and food suppliers. The restrictions during other days have been extended “until further orders”. The order, issued by Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan, said vegetable shops would remain closed on Sundays, as would meat stalls, fish markets, cinema halls, shopping malls and other shops. Vegetable shops were earlier allowed to work from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. The existing relaxations and
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COVID-19 infections on the rise by 1.2% in the State; Chief Secretary chairs meeting to review scenario
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COVID-19 infections on the rise by 1.2% in the State; Chief Secretary chairs meeting to review scenario
In the light of increasing numbers of fresh COVID-19 infections in Tamil Nadu, Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan on Tuesday instructed District Collectors to strictly enforce guidelines and impose a fine on those not wearing a facemask while in public places.
During a meeting to review the COVID-19 scenario across the State, Mr. Ranjan instructed Collectors to strictly enforce the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the government and to impose a fine on violators under the Public Health Act. Respective local bodies, health, police and revenue department officials are to ensure compliance.