Chennai: As the eased restrictions by the Union and the Tamilnadu governments came into effect from this morning, many shops were reopened after 40 days in Chennai and other parts of Tamilnadu.
Also, offices and factories started functioning with less number of staff as per government guidelines.
Resumption of work in construction and IT sectors, Special Economic Zones, allowing standalone shops and those selling construction hardware and servicing electronic gadgets like mobile phones were allowed with restrictions.
Construction, textile, leather, IT and IT enabled services, SEZs among others are permitted to operate in certain locations with limited employees while adhering to social distancing and other standard operating procedures advised by the government.
For Chennai (other than containment zones) the government has permitted resumption of construction activities like road works, and opening of SEZs, EoUs and export units within the jurisdiction of Greater Chennai Police. These units can function with 25 per cent of employees; and IT companies with 10 per cent employees. These employees will use only company vehicles.