Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: In view of restrictions on business operations and public movement imposed as part of measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in the district the Srinagar administration has designated 23 department stores which will home-deliver groceries as ordered to residents.
District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has issued orders in this regard under the national disaster management act 2005.
Under this arrangement the designated department stores will take orders over telephone from residents and deliver groceries as ordered at their doorsteps.
The order states that each of these stores has designated two staff members who will take orders and then ensure their deliveries at the doorsteps of the orderers.
Dr Shahid said the arrangement has been made for the convenience of the residents and to ensure adherence to guidelines aimed at containing spread of the disease and smooth management of the situation.
The orders directs that operations of all these stores will remain restricted to purposes as stated in the order, adding that none of these stores can open for regular business and that their shutters must remain closed all the time.
The administration has designated observers to keep a constant vigil on the operation of these stores. The order states that deviation from instructions as stated therein will result in strict penalisation against store owners and immediate closure of the stores.
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