<p>Deputy Commissioner Dr Bagadi Gautham on Monday ordered relaxation of the tough lockdown rules and allowed procurement of essential goods between 6 am and 10 am on all days, as per the state government’s order.</p>.<p>The DC withdrew the order passed by the earlier DC Rohini Sindhuri on May 5, which restricted opening of essential shops only three days a week, between 6 am and 10 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.</p>.<p>Earlier, in an order passed on May 27, the shops were allowed to open only on two days, on Mondays and Thursdays, between 6 am and 12 noon, till June 7. However, banks and insurance services were allowed. Standalone milk parlours were open from 6 am to 6 pm on all days. In addition, goods vehicles, were allowed.</p>.<p>As per the old order, there was relaxation on Monday, to buy essential items. Thus, a large number of people thronged the shops and markets to purchase necessary items. The vendors made good business between 6 am and 10 am.</p>.<p>However, violation of Covid guidelines was common in many areas. People failed to maintain social distance. But, a maximum number of people were wearing masks. Movement of vehicles was high across the city. Traffic police were monitoring traffic and inquiring the people about their cause for movement.</p>
<p>Deputy Commissioner Dr Bagadi Gautham on Monday ordered relaxation of the tough lockdown rules and allowed procurement of essential goods between 6 am and 10 am on all days, as per the state government’s order.</p>.<p>The DC withdrew the order passed by the earlier DC Rohini Sindhuri on May 5, which restricted opening of essential shops only three days a week, between 6 am and 10 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.</p>.<p>Earlier, in an order passed on May 27, the shops were allowed to open only on two days, on Mondays and Thursdays, between 6 am and 12 noon, till June 7. However, banks and insurance services were allowed. Standalone milk parlours were open from 6 am to 6 pm on all days. In addition, goods vehicles, were allowed.</p>.<p>As per the old order, there was relaxation on Monday, to buy essential items. Thus, a large number of people thronged the shops and markets to purchase necessary items. The vendors made good business between 6 am and 10 am.</p>.<p>However, violation of Covid guidelines was common in many areas. People failed to maintain social distance. But, a maximum number of people were wearing masks. Movement of vehicles was high across the city. Traffic police were monitoring traffic and inquiring the people about their cause for movement.</p>