Tamil Nadu goes easy on lockdown, allows construction work, SEZ operations

Shops, restaurants, household services given relief too, under certain terms and condiitions

The Tamil Nadu government has extended the lockdown till May 17, while announcing relaxations starting May 4 in places where the pandemic has not spread. Industries and business establishments can start operating subject to certain conditions, May 6 onwards.

The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami held today.

All restrictions under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code will continue in containment zones, said the Government.

Other than in containment zones, Chennai has been permitted to resume construction activities like road works. It has also been allowed to open SEZs and export-oriented units (EoUs) within