The aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a circular announcing that both domestic and international commercial flight operations will remain suspended till 17th May, 2020. The circular was issued in view of the decision taken by the Government to continue the lockdown till 17th May, 2020, owing to spike in number of coronavirus cases in the country.
However, the restriction will not be applicable to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA. The order further said, “However, it is reiterated that foreign and domestic airlines shall be suitably informed about the opening of their operations whether international to/from India or domestic respectively in due course.”
— DGCA (@DGCAIndia) May 2, 2020
Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the further extension of nationwide lockdown by two weeks i.e from May 4th till May 17th, 2020. For the extended lockdown, the government has issued a new guideline which are based on the risk levels, red (being the hotspot), green and orange zones.
As per the order the places falling under green and orange zones will get considerable relaxations while the red zone areas will still have to be under stringent restrictions. It also informed that travel by air, rail, metro along with inter-state movement will remain shut, irrespective of zones. For those who wish to travel for emergency reasons must obtain a pass from the government to do so.
Hospitality services such as hotels and restaurants will also remain suspended during this time. Places of public interest such as cinema halls, malls, shopping centres, gyms and sports complexes too will also remain closed. The lockdown is also applicable for social, political, religious and all sorts of gatherings. All the education institutes in the country including schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed.
For more details on the guideline clike here
