Non essential item shops in malls to be closed; Restaurants to function only for takeaway, home deliveries

Gandhinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel who is also State Health Minister in Gujarat while speaking to media persons this evening here said, from today, all non-essential items shops and showrooms in malls are to be shut across the State till 31st of March.

From his briefing

– Essential items shops such as grocery shop, medicine store etc will continue to stay open but ready made garments, jewellery, toys such non-essential items shops will shut down.

– All restaurants and hotels will not more be allowed to cater food on table or host dining within the premises but only allowed to deliver packed food/takeaway.

– Visits of people to all government offices will not be allowed till March 29. People should visit government offices only when it’s very important. They should take appointment first before paying visit.

– The government will release two-month advance pension to destitute elderly, widow and Divyangs.

– BPL and APL card holders will be given additional one month ration.

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