Lockdown imposed in Delhi; international flights barred; companies to continue salaries

On Sunday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal anunced a total lockdown in national capital from 6 am on March 23 to midnight of March 31 in wake of vel coronavirus crisis. public transport service including private buses, autos, e-rickshaws, and  Delhi Metro will be operational. 25% of DTC buses will continue to ply exclusively for people involved in essential services.  

All shops, offices, and markets will be closed. Mentioning that all borders will be sealed, Kejriwal also said that inter-state buses would be prohibited. He also said same about domestic and international, but n DGCA contested his assertion and in end, Delhi airport has complied with aviation authority

Apart from this, all religious places of worship will be closed. Essential services such as media, grocery, dairy, banks, etc. will remain open.

Furrmore, Delhi CM declared that both permanent and contractual employees of private companies will be paid a regular salary for this duration. Currently, 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Delhi. 

Re official order here:

Section 144 of CrPC imposed in Delhi

Earlier in day, Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure has been imposed in Delhi from 9 pm on March 22 to midnight of March 31. order issued by Delhi police stated that re was a likelihood of community transmission of COVID-19. Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava promulgated order for maintaining public safety in national capital.

As a result, assembly of any kind including demonstrations and any social, cultural, religious garing has been prohibited. Moreover, organization of weekly markets except for daily necessities and guided tours by private operators has been banned. Also, any individual suspected to have contracted COVID-19 must take requisite prevention and treatment measures.