Media Release
Udupi, May 4: Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha has permitted through a press release dated May 4, to keep shops selling essential goods in the district open from 7 am to 7 pm every day. Similarly, he has allowed sale of liquor as per directions from the Excise department in MSIL outlets and retail wine shops from 9 am to 7 pm.
The duration which was from 7am to 11 am earlier was extended later by two hours to be from 7 am to 1 pm.
He stated in the release that the review of the current situation showed that too many people flocked the shops causing problems to maintain social distance.
DC G Jagadeesha
Movement of people will not be allowed between 7 pm and 7 am. Staff and customers should compulsorily wear masks and maintain a minimum distance of six feet in front of the shops. All the rules of the government relating to Covid-19 should be followed strictly. Action as per IPC section 188 and Disaster Management Act 2005 will be taken in case of violations, he stated.