Unlock 1 Guidelines: BMC allows shops to remain open for full working hours except Sundays

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revised its ‘Unlock 1.0’ guidelines. As per the new guidelines, shops will be allowed to stay open for the full working hours for six days in a week.However, shops will remain closed on Sundays. Earlier, shops were allowed to stay open till 5 pm only. Outdoor physical activities such as exercise, running and jogging have also been permitted. No activities will be permitted in indoor portions or in any indoor stadium. 

Shooting of films and movies has also been allowed with certain restrictions in the state. However, all the shops and markets on one side of the road will open on one day, while the other side will open the next day, stated the circular. Along with it, while private offices are allowed to operate up to 10 percent of the working strength in the office, the printing and distribution of newspapers is also allowed. 

As per the amendments, all markets, market areas, and shops are allowed to be functional for the full working hours from Monday to Saturday, except market complexes and malls. #Mumbaihttps://t.co/5FUeTqZdIh

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2020