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New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) Traders fraternity in the national capital on Thursday welcomed the DDMA"s decision to lift weekend curfew and odd-even rule for markets along with other curbs saying that the move would help revive business in the city.
Owners of restaurants and bars also hailed the decision and said that it was a much required step to keep the industry alive.
In view of improving COVID-19 situation, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday decided to do away with weekend curfew and odd-even system of opening non-essential shops in the city besides permitting restaurants and bars to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity.
The DDMA also allowed maximum 200 guests at marriage functions.
These decisions were taken in a DDMA meeting headed by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) complimented the L-G for lifting the weekend curfew and withdrawal of odd-even system for shops.CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that the decision will ease the business environment in Delhi to a great extent and help in reviving the business.