“Govt of Tamil Nadu is requested to immediately issue necessary order to bring their Guidelines in line with the MHA guidelines,” the MHA said in a statement.
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs asked Tamil Nadu to “immediately issue necessary order” to bring their guidelines in line with the MHA guidelines issued for Covid-19 containment after the state increased seating capacity of theatres and cinema halls from 50% to 100% earlier, Livemint reported.
“Government of Tamil Nadu order of permitting increase the seating capacity of Cinema/theaters/ multiplexes from existing 50% to 100% is dilution of MHA order. States and UT shall not dilute guidelines issued under DM act in any manner,” the home ministry said in a statement.
“Govt of Tamil Nadu is requested to immediately issue necessary order to bring their Guidelines in line with the MHA guidelines dated 28 December 2020 and inform compliance to this Ministry,” the MHA further added.
Tamil Nadu government, earlier on Monday, had permitted to increase the seating capacity of cinemas, theatres, multiplexes from existing 50% to 100% following COVID-19 protocols.
“The seating capacity of Cinemas/theatres/Multiplexes shall be permitted to increase from existing 0% to 100% by following the Standard Operating Procedure issued already. Further, in order to create awareness among the spectators, the precautionary measures for Covid 19 shall also be screened during the showtime,” the Tamil Nadu Government had said in order.
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