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Traders seek clarity, urge states to issue guidelines on reopening of shops

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) said the government's order to allow reopening of shops is open to interpretation as terms like "market complexes" are not easily understood

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A shopkeeper wears a mask and sanitizes his hands at Crawford market in Mumbai Photo: PTI

BS Web TeamPTI New Delhi
With the Centre allowing reopening of neighbourhood and standalone shops, traders on Saturday sought more clarity for easier implementation of the order and urged states to issue necessary guidelines, without which shop owners would not be able to resume work.

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) said the government's order to allow reopening of shops is open to interpretation as terms like "market complexes" are not easily understood.

The retail industry body said keeping in mind the current environment and lessons learnt by keeping essential retail open through the lockout, "we would recommend that the government open up all channels