In a major step to ease out business activities in thedistrict, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Monday extended operationaltiming for non-essential shops/establishments/offices by one hour thus allowingthem to operate till 6pm on weekdays.
Reviewing the orders passed earlier, Jalandhar DC has nowextended the working hours for non-essential category to 6 pm from 5 pm.
Divulging the details, Deputy Commissioner GhanshyamThori said that all categories of goods/services including private enterprises,businesses and officers which fall under the category of non-essential servicescan function from 9am to 6pm between Monday-Friday till further orders.
Notably, the services falling under the category ofessential services are allowed to open from 5am to 6pm daily, which wouldfollow the same timings till any fresh orders are issued. The DC further addedthat the step aimed at easing out business activities in Jalandhar amid thisongoing health crisis as a large number of representatives from trade andindustry had been demanding for further relaxations.
Besides, all restaurants (including in hotels), Cafes,Coffee shops, fast food outlets, Dhabas, bakery, sweet shops, confectioners,etc. to remain closed for dine-in. No seating inside all of these to beallowed. Takeaway is possible from 9 AM to 6 PM (Home delivery is to be encouragedfrom 9 AM to 9 PM). If there is crowd outside these shops and Covid guidelinesnot followed, then Police shall take strict action in accordance to relevant sectionsof this order. Online delivery platforms/own staff can facilitate home deliveryin these establishments,
Mr. Thori further called upon people to strictly followCovid appropriate behavior in order to keep virus spread under check. He alsourged shopkeepers to ensure proper adherence of norms like social distancing,using masks at market places while ensuring business activities in a segregatedmanner.