Gandhinagar, March 16 (IANS): After the Gujarat government decided to shut all educational institutes for a fortnight, the Assembly, here on Monday, decided that Tuesday onwards no visitors would be allowed inside the Assembly complex, after the Centre's precautionary advisory regarding COVID-19.

The Gujarat High Court has also decided to hear only urgent matters and avoid large gathering in the premises. Chief Justice Vikram Nath on Monday issued the directions that would stay in effect till March 31.

The court won't pass any adverse order in the absence of counsels, party in person. In case of interim orders expiring during the stipulated time, it would be extended by the court and a date will be fixed after 2 weeks.

The Gujarat High Court Advocates Association has also been asked to ensure that the library and reference library are shut by 1 p.m, and advocates, members of Bar should not to sit around in large numbers in the premises.