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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government issued an order allowing toddy shops in the state to open from May 13 with some restrictions. The shops can open at 9 am and close at 7 pm. A person can buy one and a half liters of toddy as parcel. But people won't be allowed to have it inside shops.

More than five persons won't be allowed at a time. Eating of food inside toddy shops is also not allowed. The shops can function with necessary labourers only. Everyone should maintain social distancing.

There are 3590 toddy shops in the state.