Delhi weekend curfew to stay for now, private offices allowed to open at 50% attendance
India Today
Delhi LG Anil Baijal on Friday turned down the government’s recommendation to lift weekend curfew in the national capital, saying that a decision could be taken when the situation improves further.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal on Friday turned down the government’s recommendation to lift weekend curfew in the national capital in the wake of declining daily Covid-19 cases.
LG Anil Baijal suggested that “status quo be maintained with regards to weekend curfew and opening of markets” in the city till the Covid-19 situation improves further.
With this, weekend curfew will remain in force from 10 am on Friday and till Monday 5 am.
He, however, agreed to the Delhi’s government’s recommendation to allow 50 per cent attendance in private offices, which had been ordered close earlier this month due to rising Covid infections.
Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Delhi government had proposed lifting weekend curfew, ending the odd-even system for opening of shops and allowing private offices to run with 50 per cent staff in the city.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had signed off on the proposal and it was sent to LG Anil Baijal for his approval. However, the LG said any decision on lifting the weekend curfew could be taken once the Covid wave subsides further.
The decision to ease the restrictions was taken in view of declining number of Covid cases in the city and its effect on the livelihood and business activities, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Friday.
