Haryana govt revokes order directing shops, malls to stay shut

The Haryana government on Sunday revoked an earlier order directing all shops and shopping malls, except those dealing in essential goods and services, to remain closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

In a tweet on Sunday, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said that the order had been revoked since the Unlock 4.0 guidelines released by the Centre on Saturday did not give states the right to impose a lockdown.

On Friday, an official spokesperson of the Haryana government had said all shops and shopping malls could now remain open on weekends but would shutdown on Monday and Tuesday. The decision was aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19 in the state.