Covid-19 Resource Center

Bangalore (and other parts of the State) lockdown extended till May 31, 2020. The significant aspects of the order, which will be in force from May 19, 2020 till May 31, 2020, are as follows: a. Other than essential activities, all other activities remain prohibited in “containment zones”. The earlier demarcation of red, orange and green zones has been removed. If your office is not in a “containment zone”, it can now open for regular business subject to the below conditions. b. Other than prohibited activities such as opening of malls, etc., all other industrial, commercial, construction activities are now permitted between 7 am – 7 pm. c. Every Sunday shall be a complete lockdown, other than for essential activities. d. No limit has been prescribed on the number of employees who can work in factories/IT and ITeS companies/private establishments – the earlier limit of 33% has been removed. e. Work from home shall be followed, as far as possible. f. Staggering of working/business hours, thermal screening, etc., shall be followed. g. Heads of establishments shall ensure social distancing at the work place. h. Lastly, on the Arogya Setu app, the employers are now required, on a best efforts basis, to ensure that employees download the app on compatible mobile phones. The earlier mandatorily requirement to download the app has now been removed.

Measures to be adopted by the Ministries, Departments of the Government of India and State/UT authorities for containment of Covid-19 in India up to 31.05.2020.These guidelines have been issued by MHA, based on the recommendations of the National Disaster Management Authority.

NDMA has directed all State Governments to continue the lockdown till May 31, 2020 but has allowed modifications to enable opening up of economic activities.

Atma-Nirbhar Scheme Part-5: Government Reforms and Enablers.

Guidelines on measures to be taken by Ministries, Departments, Authorities of Government of India and States/UTs for containment of Covid-19 in the country, upto 31st May 2020.

Extension of lockdown and revised guidelines on the measures to be taken for containment of Covid-19 in the State.

The authorities have extended the lockdown briefly in Bangalore (and all over Karnataka) till May 19, 2020 or till further orders .Separately, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has directed all State Governments to continue the lockdown till May 31, 2020 but has allowed modifications to enable opening up of economic activities. The NDMA order is also attached for your ready reference. In furtherance to the same, it is expected that fresh relaxations/restrictions for undertaking business activities will be issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and the respective State Governments in the next couple of days.

Standard Operating Procedure for Ld. Advocate / Party in person for e-filing, mentioning, listing and video conferencing hearing.

Amendment in export policy of masks

Providing meals at the worksite to the building workers in view of the Covid-19 pandemic situation

Relief to establishments and factories covered under EPF and MP Act, 1952 from levy of penal damages for delay in deposit of dues during lockdown to prevent Covid-19.

Relief and announcements by Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman - Lockdown phase 3. The Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has announced measures for relief and credit support related to businesses, especially MSMEs to support Indian economy in fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.