In the wake of rise in Covid-19 cases in the state, Tamil Nadu government has imposed several restrictions starting from April 10.


As per the announcement, the state government has ruled out night curfew but has put a ban on Temple festivals, religious events. Though offices can run, the government has advised the eligible candidates to take COVID-19 vaccine in order to avoid spread of deadly virus.


Here's a list revised rules and guidelines:



  • Only 50% seating capacity in hotels and tea stalls

  • Temple festivals, religious events banned

  • spectators not allowed in playground, IPL should be held without audience in Chennai

  • E Registration mandatory to enter the state

  • Offices can run, but government advises to take vaccine seriously

  • Only 50% seating allowed in recreation clubs, entertainment & amusement parks, zoological parks, museums, cinema theatres in multiplex and shopping malls.

  • Only 100 persons allowed to attend wedding functions and funeral processions.

  • Only 200 persons allowed in social, political, educational, entertainment, sports and cultural events.

  • Standing passengers in inter-state buses being operated to Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka not allowed

  • Exhibition halls will be allowed only for business to business events.

  • TV serial and film shooting allowed, but the management should ensure that all participants have undergone RT-PCR tests


Tamil Nadu High Court on Wednesday warned the state government about worsening COVID-19 situation in the state. People are not wearing masks and appear to be taking chances, noted High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee.