Tamil Nadu withdraws order permitting 100% occupancy in cinema halls

Only 50 per cent occupancy will be permitted as per the new order; state reports 790 new corona cases, eight deaths

The Tamil Nadu government has revoked its earlier order permitting 100% occupancy in cinema halls and theatres. However, the State allowed additional shows.

The development came days after the State administration faced lots of criticism for its decision to allow 100 per occupancy. 

On Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary asserting that the state's permission was a violation of MHA guidelines and asked it to comply with the Ministry's norm, which is to allow only 50 per cent.

 

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