Unlock 4: Metro services remain suspended, says Maharashtra government

Maharahstra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray took to Twitter to announce new amendments to the revised guidelines for phase-wise opening and easing of lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra under the state's ‘Mission Begin Again' programme. The announcement comes two days after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a fresh set of guidelines for Unlock 4.0

The Maharashtra government kept most of the guidelines same as put forward by the Centre while declaring 'easing of restrictions and phase-wise opening of the lockdown.' The lockdown has been extended till the midnight of September 30 in the entire state. "Hotels and lodges will be allowed to operate at 100 percent capacity," said the advisory.

As per the official notification, Metro services and large gatherings of any kind will remain prohibited across the state. "Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions shall remain closed till September 30." Besides, the International air travel of passengers, except those permitted by MHA will remain suspended.

Private offices which were operating with 10 per cent staff can now operate with 30 per cent strength and only work-related movement has been allowed. Restrictions on inter-district movements of persons or goods while passenger movement has been lifted and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the same will be issued by Maharashtra Transport Commissioner.

The Maharashtra government's new amendments also stated activities at cinema halls swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, and assembly halls shall remain prohibited. It further said that outdoor physical activities and movement of people in public and private transport is allowed without any restrictions.

Key highlights of Unlock 4 in Maharashtra

• Lockdown extended in the entire state of Maharashtra till September 30
• Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutes to remain shut. Online/distance learning shall permitted
• Metro rail services to remain shut until further notice
• Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres (including those in malls and market complexes), and similar places shall continue to remain closed
• International air travel of passengers, except those permitted by MHA shall remain prohibited
• Private offices can now operate with 30 percent staff strength
• No restrictions on inter-district movement of persons or good. No separate permission or e-permit required for travel
• Outdoor physical activity to continue with no restrictions

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