KATHMANDU, JUNE 7

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an order to the authorities to allow operation of online delivery services and home delivery services during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Kumar Chudal issued an interim order instructing the authorities not to pose any hindrance in the delivery of goods through online medium and also to allow e-commerce services to continue.

However, the justices have stated that during the course of operation of such services, the service providers must adhere to all the COVID-19 safety protocols.

As opposed to the previous COVID-19 lockdown during the first wave of the pandemic, the authorities during the second wave and subsequent prohibitory order have halted the sales of goods and services through online mediums and also home delivery services.