Restaurants in Maharashtra to operate with 50% capacity: Govt

As the coronavirus cases are on rise, the Maharashtra government on Monday issued an order re-stressing the need for hotels, restaurants, and other public places to operate at 50 per cent capacity.

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The order issued by the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Sitaram Kunte said that social, political and religious gatherings will not be allowed. He also limited the number of people in any such gatherings including hotels and restaurants.

The statement also mentioned that violation of the rules would result in closure of the premises.

Last week, the government announced restaurants and hotels to operate till 10 PM, whereas allowing deliveries to be made by 11 at the night.