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MHA allows all standalone, neighbourhood shops to open

As specified in the consolidated revised guidelines, these shops will not be permitted to open in areas, whether rural or urban, which are declared as containment zones by respective States/ UTs, said Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

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New Delhi: MHA issued clarification on order allowing the opening of shops. MHA release states, “In rural areas, all shops, except those in shopping malls are allowed to open. In urban areas, all standalone shops, neighbourhood shops & shops in residential complexes are allowed to open”.

Shops in markets/market complexes & shopping malls are not allowed to open. It clarified that sale by E-commerce companies will continue to be permitted for essential goods only.

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It further clarified that the sale of liquor & other items continues to be prohibited.

As specified in the consolidated revised guidelines, these shops will not be permitted to open in areas, whether rural or urban, which are declared as containment zones by respective States/ UTs, said Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).