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CHENNAI, SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2020
Aadi 24, Saarvari, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2051
Part II—Section 2
Notifi cations or Orders of interest to a Section of the public
issued by Secretariat Departments.
NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT
II-2 Ex. (319)
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REVENUE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
REVENUE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
EXTENDING RESTRICTIONS IN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS OF THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU TILL
24:00 HRS OF 31-08-2020 WITH GUIDELINES AND RELAXATIONS TO PERMIT PRIVATE GYMNASIUMS UNDER
THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005.
[G.O. Ms. No. 412, Revenue and Disaster Management (D.M.II), 8th August 2020,
Ý® 24, ꣘õK, F¼õœÀõ˜ ݇´-2051.]
No. II(2)/REVDM/489(c-1)/2020.
WHEREAS on considering the recommendations of the expert team of Doctors and Public Health Specialists and based
on the directives of Government of India, Ministry of Home Aff airs, State-wide lockdown was extended from time to time
and lastly extended till 24:00 hrs of 31-08-2020 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 in GO.Ms.No.396, Revenue and
Disaster Management (DM-II) Department, dated 31-07-2020 with various relaxations and certain restrictions.
2. The Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family welfare issued a guidelines on Preventive Measures to
Contain Spread of COVID-19 in Yoga Institutes and Gymnasiums on 3-8-2020.
3. Hon'ble Chief Minister in the Press Release, dated 5-8-2020 announced that the Private Gymnasiums (stand alone
only), with members of less than 50 years of age will be permitted with eff ect from 10-8-2020, and Standard Operating
Procedure (SOPs) will be issued separately.
4. The Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Revenue Administration has now sent the following amendment to
the G.O.Ms.No.396, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 31-07-2020.
The contents under Caption I and in section (ix) the word “Gymnasiums” is deleted and the para will be read as,
“All Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls, Beaches,
Tourist places, Zoos, Museums and similar places. Sports complex and stadia will be permitted to open without
spectators”.
5. Now, therefore the Government hereby accept the proposal of the Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Revenue
Administration and amend the G.O.Ms.No.396, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 31-07-2020 as detailed
below with eff ect from 10-8-2020.
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The contents under Caption I (Under prohibited activities) and in section (ix) the word “Gymnasiums” is deleted
and the para will be read as
“All Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls, Beaches,
Tourist places, Zoos, Museums and similar places. Sports complex and stadia will be permitted to open without spectators”.
RESTRICTIONS IN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS OF THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU TILL 24:00 HRS OF
31-08-2020 WITH GUIDELINES AND RELAXATIONS TO PERMIT CERTAIN PLACES IN ALL CORPORATION
AREAS UNDER THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005.
[G.O. Ms. No. 413, Revenue and Disaster Management (D.M.II), 8th August 2020,
Ý® 24, ꣘õK, F¼õœÀõ˜ ݇´-2051.]
No. II(2)/REVDM/ 489(c-2)/2020.
WHEREAS on considering the recommendations of the expert team of Doctors and Public Health Specialists and based
on the directives of Government of India, Ministry of Home Aff airs, State-wide lockdown was extended from time to time
and lastly extended till 24:00 hrs of 31-08-2020 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 in GO.Ms.No.396, Revenue and
Disaster Management (DM-II) Department, dated 31-07-2020 with various relaxations and certain restrictions.
2. Hon'ble Chief Minister in the Press Release, dated 8-8-2020 announced to permit the small temples with annual income
of less than Rs.10,000/-, small mosques, Darghas, Churches and other religious places in the Corporation areas throughout
the State for public worship from 10-08-2020 by obtaining prior of approval from Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation
in respect of Greater Chennai City Corporation and from concerned District Collector in respect of other Corporations and
permit the functioning of Driving Schools throughout the State from 10-8-2020 by following the Standard Operating Procedures.
3. The Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Revenue Administration accordingly sent amendment proposals in line
with the above announcements to the G.O.Ms.No.396, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 31-07-2020.
4. Now, therefore the Government accept the proposal of the Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Revenue Administration
and hereby amend the G.O.Ms.No.396, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 31-07-2020 with eff ect from
10-8-2020 as detailed below:
Under the heading Prohibited Activities in Caption I,
(A) In section (i) the existing paragraph is modifi ed and will be read as follows:
(i)(a). All religious places/places of worship except small temples with annual income of less than Rs.10,000/-, small
Mosques, Darghas, Churches and other religious places in all corporation areas and big religious places/places of
worship throughout the State will be closed for public worship”.
(B) The following paragraph is also added:
(i)(b). Following the Standard Operating Procedures issued already, in respect of opening of small temples with annual
income of less than Rs.10,000/-, small mosques, Darghas, Churches and other religious places in all Corporation areas public
worship will be allowed with prior permission from the Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation in respect of the areas
falling under Greater Chennai Corporation limits and from the respective District Collectors in respect of other Corporations
in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(C) In section (vi) the existing paragraph is modifi ed and will be read as follows
“Schools, Colleges, Educational/Training/Coaching Institutions except driving schools (under Training Institutions) will
remain closed. Online / Distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged”.
K.SHANMUGAM,
Chief Secretary.
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