TN's decision to allow 100% occupancy in cinema theatres under fire

On Monday, 838 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Health Department said that it will discuss with the revenue department on allowing 100 per cent occupancy in cinema theatres.

On Monday, the state has issued an order permitting 100 per cent occupancy in cinema theatres in the state. The decision has created a debate across the state.

Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said, "I saw the GO issued by the revenue dept and we will take up the matter with them. We will look at the GoI guidelines, SOPs and challenges and bring it to their notice."

The state government said that the decision