New Delhi:The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal on Friday overruled the Delhi government's decision to re-open hotels and weekly markets on a trial basis as part of Unlock 3.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to be "fragile" and the threat is still "far from over", the Lieutenant Governor has taken this decision, officials said.
Reacting to the LG's move, the Aam Aadmi Party said that the Centre must stop interfering in decisions of the Delhi government and stop undermining its authority.
The development comes a day after Baijal overturned the Delhi Cabinet's decision to reject the Delhi Police's panel of lawyers for arguing the cases related to the February riots in the city in the Supreme Court and the high court.
"The matter was discussed with Hon’ble chief minister and it was agreed that while there has been an improvement, the pandemic situation in the capital continues to be fragile and the threat is still far from over. Therefore a cautious and conservative approach is required," a statement issued by the LG office said.
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"While the proposal to allow Rehari Patriwallahs to operate for longer hours w.e.f. from 01.08.2020 was approved, the proposals of the opening of hotels and hospitality services and opening of weekly bazaars are deferred for the time being and would be reviewed later by the SDMA," it added.
On Thursday, the Arvind Kejriwal government had decided to allow hotels to reopen in the city.
It also allowed weekly bazaars (markets) on a trial basis for seven days with social distancing and all necessary COVID 19-appropriate measures in place.