The measures will take effect immediately, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division outlining the government’s directives.
Under the notification dated September 17, businesses and commercial establishments will operate under revised closing times.
- Shops, markets, shopping malls, bazaars, departmental stores, grocery stores, general stores and kiryana stores must close by 9pm.
- Marriage halls, marquees and other commercial venues hosting celebratory events must close by 10pm.
- Restaurants, cafés, eateries, food outlets and standalone fruit and vegetable shops must close by 11pm. Takeaway and home-delivery services are exempt from the restriction.
- Pharmacies, medical and medical-supply stores, laboratories, clinics, hospitals, standalone bakeries, tandoors, milk and dairy shops, fuel and CNG stations, electric vehicle charging stations, gyms, sports facilities, sports and padel courts, IT companies and call centres are exempt from the timing restrictions.
The notification also directed that only a single dish should be served at marriage-related functions and events.
