Delhi government suggests Centre to allow shops in markets, malls to open on odd-even basis

New Delhi, May 14

The Delhi government, on Thursday, submitted a proposal to the Centre on the lockdown relaxations post May 17, and suggested the opening of markets, shopping complexes and operation of buses and metro services with strict social-distancing norms.

The government had suggested operation of construction activities in the national capital and that movement of labourers within Delhi be allowed, sources in the government said.

Taxis with two passengers would be allowed, they said, adding that in buses, 20 passengers were likely to be allowed to travel with strict social-distancing norms.

“The government has suggested that the opening of markets, complexes and malls should be allowed in Delhi. However, shops engaged in non-essential items in shopping complexes and malls should be allowed to operate on an odd-even basis,” a source said.

In the next two to three days, the government will come out with a standard operating procedure to allow economic activities from Monday in the national capital.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said different economic activities would be allowed in the city from May 18 based on decisions taken by the Centre on the lockdown relaxations. PTI