Delhi markets to open on odd-even basis from June 7; metro to run at 50% capacity

Metro services will resume operations with 50 per cent capacity, markets and malls will open between 10 AM and 8 PM on odd-even basis and private offices can operate with 50 per cent attendance from Monday with the Delhi government announcing second phase of unlocking process after a lockdown was imposed in second half of April.

The order was issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Saturday after reviewing the situation during which it felt that the number of Covid-19 patients and positivity rate are declining.

However, it said, the situation was "still precarious" and decided to extend the lockdown, which began on 10 PM of April 19, but provided further relaxations. The process of unlocking started last Monday when the government allowed construction activities and opening of factories.

All malls, markets and market complexes, except weekly markets, are allowed to open between 10 AM and 8 PM on odd-even basis -- shops would open on alternate days depending on their shop number.

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However, shops selling essential goods, including educational books and stationery shops, fan shops in malls, markets and market complexes, are permitted to open on all days without restriction of timings.
Market Trade Associations (MTAs), District Magistrate, District DCP and Deputy Labour Commissioner would be responsible to ensure the compliance of this stipulation.

All stand-alone shops and all neighbourhood shops and shops in residential complexes will also be permitted to open on all days without any distinction of
essential and non-essential services. However, the timings of such shops dealing with non-essential goods and services will be between 10 AM and 8 PM.

Transportation by Delhi Metro shall be allowed up to 50 per cent of the seating capacity of metro coach. Delivery of all types of goods through e-commerce shall be allowed on production of valid I card issued by the employer, the order said.

All offices of Delhi government, autonomous bodies, PSUs, Corporations, local Bodies shall function with officers of the level of Grade-l and above to the extent of 100% strength. The remaining staff will attend up to 50% while the remaining should work from home.

Private offices in the capital will be allowed to function to the extent of 50 per cent strength of their staff between 9 AM and 5 PM on production of valid authority letter and valid ID card issued by their employer. Private offices are also advised to stagger the office timings.