Updated: Puducherry Lockdown guidelines extended to July 31: Tourist spots permitted to open

Paradise Beach: Arya Sarbadhikary

Updated on July 15: Puducherry Lockdown with the existing guidelines has been extended to July 31. Tourist spots like the Chunnambar boat house etc are permitted to operate with 50 % capacity complying with Covid protocol.

Beach road, shops, restaurants and places of worship are currently open till 9 p.m.

No e-pass needed to enter Puducherry.

WHEN ? Till July 31

WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED

Cinemas, theatres, multiplexes
All types of gatherings: social/ political/ entertainment.
Congregations or poojas/ rituals for public at places of worship.
Vehicular movement after 9 pm except for emergencies, medical reasons, funerals, marriages.
All activities that are not on permitted list.
Corona Night Curfew 10 pm – 5 am will remain.

WHAT’S ALLOWED

Till 6 P.M. only

Private offices can function following Covid protocol & 100 % vaccination of eligible staff. 9 AM- 6 PM

Till 9 P.M Only:

Buses, autos, taxis, private & govt passenger transport following Covid protocol.
All shops, commercial/ business establishments can function without A/C, following Covid protocol: 9 AM- 9 PM
Vegetable and fruit shops. 5 AM- 9 PM
Beach Road. Masks & social distancing compulsory. 5 AM- 9 PM
Parks and public gardens. 5 AM – 9 PM
Places of worship open for darshan and individual prayers. Poojas and rituals can be performed only among priests/employees of institution and not for congregations or gatherings.
Gyms and yoga institutes with 50 % capacity .
Dining in at restaurants, eateries etc with 50 % seating capacity.
Tea shops, juice shops following Covid protocol inside/ in front of shops.
Home delivery/ takeaway of food from restaurants/ juice shops/ tea shops/ eateries.
Bars inside hotels, restaurants and guest houses.
Retail liquor outlets with social distancing markings & Covid protocols. 9 AM- 9 PM

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Permitted with restrictions :

Marriages allowed with maximum 100 guests and funerals/ last rites with 20 attendees.
Tourist spots with 50 % capacity
Sports activities without spectators.
Film & TV shooting with maximum 100 people.
All industries, manufacturing centres, factories and construction activities. All employees must take Covid rapid test before re-opening and get vaccinated at earliest. Covid protocols including body temperature scanning to be followed. If a worker is found positive, they are allowed medical leave and cannot be discontinued citing this absence as reason; others who were in active contact must be quarantined with pay.

No Specifc Time Restrictions :

Vehicle movement for emergencies, medical reasons, marriage, job interview, exams.
Goods transport & E-commerce activities
Milk booths & supply of milk/ dairy.
Pharmacies, opticians, labs. Hospitals, ambulance, hearse, medical and allied activities
Petrol pumps, ATMs
Internet, telecom, broadcasting, cable, media, IT, ITES
All agricultural operations
All government departments
Registration of automobiles and issuance of driving license. Registration of documents.
Courts as per Madras High Court Order.
Water supply, electricity, cold storage, warehouses, private security
Emergency services, fire, law & order

IMPORTANT: All owners & persons working at shops, commercial establishments, industries, government and private offices, restaurants, bars, eateries must be vaccinated at the earliest, failing which they may not be allowed to function.

Movement of People:

Public are advised to purchase essentials from shops near their homes and not to travel long distances. Id proof and purpose of travel may be verified by law enforcement officials anytime.
Violation of lockdown orders and stepping outside house without valid reason can be fined.

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