Lockdown-like restrictions in West Bengal: Know What’s Allowed, What’s Not

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Jan 2, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Kolkata/Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government will impose lockdown-like restrictions across the state from January 3, 2022 in view of the Omicron situation.

Below are the details of the restrictions.

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* All academic activities in schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed. Only administrative activities shall be permitted with 50% of employees at a time.

* All government offices including public undertakings shall function with 50% of employees at a time. Work from home shall be encouraged as far as possible.

* All private offices and establishments shall function with 50% of employees at a time. Work from home shall be encouraged as far as possible.

* Swimming pools, spas, gyms, beauty parlors, saloons and wellness centers shall remain closed.

* All entertainment parks, zoos, tourist places shall remain closed.

* Shopping malls and market complexes may function with restricted entry of people by not exceeding 50 % of the capacity at a time and up to 10 PM.

* Restaurants and bars may operate with 50% of capacity at a time and up to 10 PM.

* Cinema halls and theatre halls may operate with 50% of seating capacity at a time and up to 10 PM.

* Meetings and conferences shall be allowed with a maximum of 200 people at a time or 50% seating capacity of the hall, whichever is lower.

* Not more than 50 persons at a time shall be allowed for any social, religious and cultural gatherings.

* Not more than 50 persons shall be allowed for marriage related ceremonies.

* Not more than 20 persons shall be allowed for funeral/ burial services and last rites.

* Local trains shall operate with 50% seating capacity up to 7 PM only.

* Metro services shall operate with 50% seating capacity as per usual operational time.

* Movement of people and vehicles and public gatherings of any kind shall be prohibited between 10 PM to 5 AM. Only essential and emergency services shall be permitted.

* Home delivery of food and other essential items will be allowed.