G.O.(Ms).No.452, COVID-19 Lockdown Extension, 2021
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Revenue and Disaster Management (DM-IV) Department, issued G.O.(Ms).No.452 dated 10 July 2021 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It extended the statewide COVID-19 lockdown from 12 July 2021 until 6.00 A.M. on 19 July 2021, while allowing specified relaxations and continuing restrictions. It did not change land ownership, registration or property rights.
What the document governed
The Revenue and Disaster Management (DM-IV) Department issued G.O.(Ms).No.452 dated 10 July 2021 to extend the COVID-19 lockdown throughout Tamil Nadu from 12 July 2021 until 6.00 A.M. on 19 July 2021. The extension was made under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, after reviewing the pandemic situation.
The document concerned temporary public health restrictions. It contained no provision changing land ownership, property registration, land classification or development rights.
Activities permitted or relaxed
G.O.(Ms).No.452 dated 10 July 2021 allowed the following activities outside containment zones, in addition to activities already permitted:
- Shops previously allowed to operate until 8.00 P.M. could operate until 9.00 P.M.
- Hotels, tea shops, bakeries, roadside eateries, sweet shops and snack stalls already permitted with 50 per cent of customers could function until 9.00 P.M., subject to existing conditions.
- Public and private bus services to Puducherry could operate under the applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
- Written competitive examinations for Central and State Government employment could be held under the applicable Standard Operating Procedures. The examination commission or board had to inform the District Collector before conducting an examination.
- Activities not specifically prohibited were permitted.
Continuing restrictions
The Revenue and Disaster Management (DM-IV) Department continued to prohibit:
- Interstate public and private bus transport, except to Puducherry.
- International passenger air travel, except for permitted purposes.
- Cinemas, multiplexes, bars, swimming pools and zoological parks.
- Social and political gatherings.
- Entertainment, sports and cultural events.
- Schools and colleges.
Marriage gatherings were limited to 50 guests. Funerals and last rites were limited to 20 people.
Safety and enforcement
G.O.(Ms).No.452 required permitted shops to provide hand sanitiser, conduct thermal screening, ensure mask use, provide ventilation and control crowding. Containment zones allowed only essential activities, medical emergencies and the supply of essential goods and services.
District authorities, police and the Greater Chennai Corporation were directed to enforce masks, hygiene, distancing and workplace sanitisation. Violations could result in fines and legal proceedings under the laws identified in the document.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms).No.452 affect my land title or property registration?
No. The document deals with temporary COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and relaxations. It contains no change to land ownership, property registration, land classification or development rights.
When did the lockdown extension under G.O.(Ms).No.452 apply?
The lockdown was extended from 12 July 2021 until 6.00 A.M. on 19 July 2021.
Could shops remain open until 9.00 P.M.?
Yes. Shops previously permitted to operate until 8.00 P.M. were allowed to remain open until 9.00 P.M., except in containment zones and subject to required safety procedures.
What activities were allowed inside containment zones?
Only essential activities were allowed. Other movement or activity was prohibited except for medical emergencies and the supply of essential goods and services.
