Telangana Lockdown: What is Allowed, Restricted from Tomorrow

Hyderabad: Telangana government announces 10 days lockdown to control the surge in Covid-19 cases.

The Telangana State Cabinet has decided to implement the lockdown from 10AM on Wednesday, May 12 for 10 Days.

The state Cabinet has also decided that all activities will be allowed from 6 AM to 10 AM every day.

Lockdown Not Applicable for…

All types of agricultural activities related to agricultural production, allied sectors, agricultural machinery work, operation of rice mills, related transportation and supply of paddy to the Food Corporation of India (FCI), fertilizers and seed shops, seed factories, etc.
Pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, medical distributors, medical shops, all kinds of medical services, government and private clinics, their employees, and staff, will be issued individual passes and vehicle passes, to enable them to continue their operations.
Essential services including drinking water supply and sanitation management in rural and urban areas; power generation, distribution companies, and their allied activities, cold storage and warehousing activities, print and electronic media.
MGNREGS works will continue as usual, for the benefit of the cardholders.
The banks and ATMs are allowed to function normally.
LPG filling stations also are allowed to operate

Lockdown Applicable with Restrictions…

Allowed, Operation of petrol and diesel outlets as well as transportation on national highways.
All the government offices will function with only 33 percent (one-third) of their total staff.
A maximum number of 40 people will be allowed for weddings on obtaining prior permissions.
A maximum of 20 people will be allowed for funerals.
RTC, Hyderabad Metro Rail, and other public transport systems from 6 am to 10 am every day,
Ration shops also will remain open during the relaxation period.
Establish checkpoints on the State borders to restrict the arrival of fresh Covid-19 cases in the State.

Lockdown Complete Applicable …

Complete shutdown cinema halls, clubs, gyms, swimming pools, amusement parks, sports stadia, and other such public places.

Lockdown Restrictions in Detail….

During the above mentioned period, the following regulations and measures shall be enforced: i. Passenger vehicles shall be regulated on the State borders. However, movement of commodities shall be permitted without any restrictions.

All public transport services including TSRTC buses, SETWIN, Hyderabad Metro, taxis, auto rickshaws, will be permitted from 6.00 AM to 10.00 AM only. However, movement of health care workers and passengers for accessing emergency medical services shall be permitted.
Operation of all Inter-State bus and transport services including those by private operators shall stand suspended.
Every person who is required to observe home isolation shall strictly observe the same failing which he / she will be liable for penal action and shifted to Government isolation facility.
All Government, as well as private establishments shall make payments of wages / salaries fully to the workers, employees including those working under contract and outsourcing basis during the above period. Any violation will be viewed seriously and will invite penal action under relevant Act(s).
Marriage related gatherings (in case of marriages already fixed) shall ensure social distancing, wearing of face mask and other Covid related protocols, with the maximum number of persons allowed not exceeding 40.
Funeral / last rites gatherings shall ensure social distancing, wearing of face mask and other Covid related protocols, with the maximum number of persons allowed not exceeding 20.
All religious places/places of worship shall be closed for public worship. Religious gatherings/congregations shall not be permitted.
All Anganwadi Centres shall remain closed. Children and pregnant women / lactating mothers will be provided take home ration during this period.
All pregnant women who are expected to deliver during the period will be listed, monitored and assisted by medical staff to ensure institutional delivery.
Temporary police check posts shall be set up at suitable locations to ensure strict compliance of the above orders.

Permitted activities: The following activities, including movement of personnel and goods associated with these activities, shall be exempted from lockdown restrictions and will be permitted during the said period, subject to compliance with Covid appropriate behavior like social distancing, wearing of face mask and other Covid related protocols:

Medical services like hospital and diagnostic centers, including vaccination and related activities
Agriculture and related operations
Production, sale and supply of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides/insecticides, agricultural implements and spare parts etc. and movement of these items including those of harvesters, transplanters, tractors etc.
Procurement operations of agricultural and horticultural produce, including operation of rice mills, movement of produce and hamalies.
Cold storage and warehouses
Medical shops and pharmacies
Manufacturing activity relating to drugs and medical equipment
Movement of medicine, oxygen, vaccine etc
Essential services like production and distribution of power, supply of drinking water
Sanitation services in Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies
MGNREGA works
Petrol pumps located on National Highways (Petrol pumps located in places other than National Highways shall be open between 6.00 AM and 10.00 AM only)
Banks/ATMs, Insurance services and related activities
Print and electronic media
Supply chain and transport of essential commodities, including milk, vegetables, groceries, dairy products etc.
All security services including those provided by private agencies
E-commerce (delivery) of goods and merchandise including food, pharmaceutical and medical equipment
IT and ITes, including telecom, postal and internet services. However, in these sectors, work from home shall be encouraged to the maximum extent possible
Movement and distribution of LPG cylinders
All construction and project activities, where workers are available in-situ or in secured labour camps

Prohibited Activities: Cinema halls, amusement parks, clubs, swimming pools, gymnasiums shall be completely closed during the prescribed period.

Government Establishments: A. The following Department(s) / Offices of the State Government shall be fully functional

Health, Medical and Family Welfare
Police Department
Urban Local Bodies / Panchayat Raj Institutions
Fire
Electricity and water supply
Taxation, Excise, Commercial Tax, Transport, along with the societies and corporations
Agriculture, Horticulture and allied departments
Civil Supplies department
All staff and officers drafted for Covid-19 related activities
Such other offices as may be notified by the Government from time to time

All other offices shall function with 33% strength as per the roster drawn by the Heads of offices. All Central Government offices shall also function with the strength not exceeding 33%.