G.O.(Ms) No.25, COVID-19 Lockdown and Further Restrictions, 2022
The Revenue and Disaster Management [D.M.IV] Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.25 on 7 January 2022, imposing statewide COVID-19 restrictions, including a night curfew from 10 PM to 5 AM from 6 January 2022 and a complete lockdown on 9 January 2022. The notification regulated travel, businesses, schools, public gatherings and essential services, and did not change land ownership or property rights.
What the notification governed
G.O.(Ms) No.25 of the Revenue and Disaster Management [D.M.IV] Department applied across Tamil Nadu during the stated COVID-19 restriction period. It continued statewide lockdown restrictions up to 10 January 2022, imposed a night curfew from 10 PM to 5 AM from 6 January 2022, and required a complete lockdown on 9 January 2022.
The notification was a public health and disaster management measure. It did not alter land classification, title, registration, ownership or development rights.
Who was affected
The restrictions affected residents, travellers, businesses, educational institutions, transport operators, industries, government offices, religious places and organisers of public events. The Commissioner of the Greater Chennai Corporation, District Collectors, local bodies and police authorities were directed to enforce the measures.
Main restrictions and permissions
- Businesses, shops, shopping malls, markets and restaurants had to close during the night curfew.
- Essential medical services, milk and newspaper supply, ATMs, goods transport and fuel vehicles could operate at night. Petrol and diesel bunks could operate continuously.
- During the complete lockdown on 9 January 2022, public transport and Metro Rail transport were not permitted.
- Travel to airports, railway stations and bus stands was allowed with a travel ticket and identity proof.
- Manufacturing industries and information technology and information technology enabled services could operate continuously. Workers travelling at night had to carry identification or an organisational permission letter.
- Restaurants could provide parcel food from 7 AM to 10 PM on 9 January 2022. Other e-commerce activities were not permitted that day.
- Schools could hold classes for Standards X, XI and XII, while direct classes for Standards I to IX were not permitted.
- Marriage gatherings were limited to 100 guests, and funerals or last rites to 50 people.
- Hotels, cinemas, gyms, salons, certain shops and several other permitted venues were generally limited to 50 percent capacity.
Compliance and enforcement
Commercial establishments had to provide hand hygiene and thermal screening, ensure face masks and social distancing, maintain ventilation and require owners and employees to be vaccinated. Authorities could impose fines, take legal action and close shops or establishments for continuous violations. Containment zones were limited to essential activities, medical emergencies and the supply of essential goods and services.
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Common questions
Did G.O.(Ms) No.25 change my land ownership or property rights?
No. The notification imposed temporary COVID-19 controls on movement, businesses, services and gatherings. It did not address land title, registration, classification or ownership.
Could I travel to an airport or railway station during the lockdown?
Yes. Travel between a residence and an airport, railway station or bus stand by an owned or rental vehicle was permitted, provided the passenger carried a travel ticket and identity proof.
Could shops and commercial establishments open during the night curfew?
No. Shops, markets, shopping malls, restaurants and other business or commercial establishments had to remain closed from 10 PM to 5 AM, subject to the listed permissions for essential services.
What could happen if a business repeatedly violated the COVID-19 directions?
Authorities could impose fines and take legal action. The Commissioner of the Greater Chennai Corporation and District Collectors were also directed to initiate closure of shops or establishments for continuous violations.
