The Govt. of Puducherry has issued an order which will be in effect till 31st January 2022 (midnight). Below are a few of the highlights of the order:-
- Night Curfew from 11 pm to 5 am every day except on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadashi.
- All private business/commercial establishments shall operate but shall ensure 100% vaccination of all eligible staff.
- All owners and persons working in shops/business establishments/commercial establishments/industries are directed to get themselves vaccinated failing which they will not be allowed to function. The respective authorities in the jurisdiction shall arrange for verification of the vaccination status in respect of such establishments.
- Industrial establishments, manufacturing centres and construction activities are permitted to function if all eligible employees are vaccinated. Failure to get vaccinated will lead to closure of the entity.
- If a labourer or worker is found positive then they have to be quarantined with pay and the unit to be closed until completely sanitised.
- Defaulters will be penalised as per the provisions of the law.