Markets can be opened in Delhi with Odd-Even rule, know what concessions can be found?

New Delhi: The fourth phase of lockdown has started from Monday. After 54 days of lockdown, in the fourth phase Delhi government can give many concessions to the public. Markets can be opened with the Odd-Even rule so that only 50 per cent of the shops are opened at a time. The operation of buses can be started with following the rules of social distancing. Taxi service, Ola, Uber, auto rickshaws, e-rickshaw cycle rickshaws can be allowed with conditions. Guidelines can be issued by Delhi government this evening.

At the same time, restaurants and bakeries can be opened for home delivery and take away. Play grounds and sports complexes can be opened with the terms of social distancing. Private offices can be allowed to open with 50% workforce, 33% are allowed. However, there will be strictness in the container zone.

Strict action will be taken if new guidelines are not followed

The central government has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown for 14 days till May 31. But at the same time, if the new guidelines are not followed properly then strict action will be taken under the Indian Penal Code and Disaster Management Act. The nationwide lockdown was first implemented from 21 March for 21 days and subsequently extended on 15 April and then 4 May. The government has adopted these measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

This is the fourth time the lockdown has been extended in the country. However, to speed up the economy this time, some of the limited virus infected areas have been relaxed. The Home Ministry warned, "Whoever defies the guidelines will take strict action under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and Section 188 of the IPC and other legal provisions."

The government said that if a person discharges the duties of an officer or violates the guidelines issued by the central or state government, he will have to serve a one-year jail sentence or pay a fine.