The following is a chronology of the extension orders in respect of the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Act 2020 (“COVID-19 Act”).
COVID-19 Act
The COVID-19 Act came into operation on 23.10.2020. The COVID-19 Act has retrospective effect from 18.03.2020 and remained in operation until 31.12.2020.
Extension Order 2020
On 29.12 2020, Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Extension of Operation) Order 2020 extended the operation of Part II of the COVID-19 Act from 01.01.2021 to 31.03.2021.
Extension Order 2021
On 19.03 2021, Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Extension of Operation) Order 2021 extended the operation of Part II of the COVID-19 Act from 01.04.2021 to 30.06.2021.
Extension Order 2021 (No.2)
On 30.06.2021, Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Extension of Operation) (No.2) Order 2021 extended the operation of Part II of the COVID-19 Act from 01.07.2021 to 31.12.2021.
Following the above extension orders, Part II of the COVID-19 Act remains in operation until the end of 2021. For a previous write-up on the COVID-19 Act, please click here.