The Punjab government on Tuesday has decided to relax the conditions for the opening of restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality services in a stagged manner. As per the new norms, the 'dine-in' facility will now be available with 50 percent of occupancy till 8 pm. It also allows organizing and conducting 'open-air' wedding ceremonies in strict compliance with the SoPs.
I. Restaurants: 'Dine-in' facility till 8 pm with 50 % occupancy or 50 guests, whichever is less. The management will comply with the SoP attached herewith.
II. Hotels and other Hospitality Units: Restaurants in Hotels are allowed to serve food including buffet meals up to 50% of their seating capacity or 50 guests, whichever is less. These restaurants would also be open to persons other than hotel guests but the timings, for both the hotel guests as well as persons from outside would be till 8 pm.
The bars shall remain closed. However, liquor can be served in the Rooms and Restaurants, as permitted under tie Excise policy of the State. SoP attached herewith will be followed.
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Ill. Marriages, other Social Functions, and 'Open-Air' Parties: Marriages, other Social Functions, and 'Open-Air' Parties in Banquet Halls, Marriage Palaces, Hotels, and open venues can be organized up to 50 persons. The number of guests exclusive of catering staff would not exceed 50 persons.
The size of Banquet Hall and venue for 50 persons shall at least be 5,000 sq. feet based on the requirement of 10' x10' area for a person for the purpose of maintenance of adequate social distancing.
The Bars shall continue to remain closed. However, liquor can be served in the function as per the Excise Policy of the State. The SoP for hotels and other hospitality services attached herewith shall be strictly followed.