Maharashtra prohibits homeowners from evicting tenants amid lockdown, 3-month rent delayed

In a major relief to citizens staying in rental accommodations in Maharashtra, state government on Friday has orders homeowners to allow postponed payment by tenants by 3 months. government's Housing department has also directed homeowners to t evict any tenant for n-payment or delayed payment of rent during period state lockdown is prevalent. Currently, Maharashtra tops all states in India with 3205 cases and 194 deaths.

Maharashtra may let industries to operate in COVID-19-free areas: Minister Subhash Desai

Maharashtra postpones rent payment

Mumbai reports 107 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours as Maharashtra nears 3000 cases

Maharashtra mulls opening industries

ON Thursday, Maharashtra industries minister Subhash Desai has stated that state government may allow reopening of industrial activities from April 20 in, areas where COVID-19 patient has been found so far. Desai said, "We will give permissions within framework set by Union government. decision will be taken only after consultation with local medical staff, district collectors, industrial officers and owners of units.  Those who have job at present, some of m could start earning as well."

Mob in Maharashtra's Palghar beat three men to death; attacks Police vehicle

Maharashtra lockdown extended till April 30

Prior to PM Modi's anuncement extending lockdown till May 3, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, anunced that lockdown will be extended in Maharashtra at least till April 30. Moreover, he added that while it is possible for government to lift lockdown in certain places, lockdown in major areas like Mumbai will continue and on a stricter level. He warned people to maintain social distancing to avoid ar extension of lockdown.

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Virus' growth rate declines to 1.2 in April; cases at 13387

On March 14, Thackeray government invoked Epidemic Diseases Act declaring Coronavirus as an epidemic - declaring all gyms, swimming pools, malls, atres, pubs shut in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, Pimpri-Chinchwad till March 31 amid rising cases of Coronavirus. government also shut all educational institutions and postponed all exams, except 10 & 12th board exams. With railways shutting down its services on March 22 marking 'Janta Curfew', Maharashtra government extended a state-wide curfew, stopping all transport services across districts.