New restrictions in place across districts Updated: Updated: Poor patronage in both TNSTC and private buses in Erode Share Article AAA Devotees offering prayers outside the closed Kottai Kasthuri Ranganatha Temple in Erode on Monday. | Photo Credit: GOVARTHAN M Poor patronage in both TNSTC and private buses in Erode With new restrictions imposed by the State government came into force from Monday morning, it seemed like just another day for people in the western region. In Salem, groceries and pharmacies restricted public entry on their premises. Only takeaway services were allowed in tea shops and other eateries. Though restaurants were opened for takeaway services, hoteliers lamented that very a few customers turned up. Hoteliers demanded that they should be permitted at least 50% dine-in facilities. P.L. Palaniswamy, Secretary, Salem District Hotel Association, said that they are operating hotels just to keep the business running.