In view of New Year’s Eve celebrations across Maharashtra, the state government has permitted establishments like eateries, restaurants, hotels, orchestra bars and pubs to operate till 5 am on January 1, officials said on Wednesday.
The home department issued a “permanent” order on Tuesday night, permitting extended hours to the entertainment and hospitality venues, an official said.
This order will now remain in force for Christmas Eve (December 24 night), Christmas (December 25 night) and New Year’s Eve (December 31 night) in the future, as hotel and restaurant associations make these requests every year. Many a time, approval gets delayed due to administrative paperwork, he said.
While the establishments will be allowed to stay open till 5 am on the specified nights, they will also have to follow specific terms and conditions, the official said.
According to the conditions, establishment owners will arrange private security guards inside and outside their premises to avoid law a​In view of New Year’s Eve celebrations across Maharashtra, the state government has permitted establishments like eateries, restaurants, hotels, orchestra bars and pubs to operate till 5 am on January 1, officials said on Wednesday.
The home department issued a “permanent” order on Tuesday night, permitting extended hours to the entertainment and hospitality venues, an official said.
This order will now remain in force for Christmas Eve (December 24 night), Christmas (December 25 night) and New Year’s Eve (December 31 night) in the future, as hotel and restaurant associations make these requests every year. Many a time, approval gets delayed due to administrative paperwork, he said.
While the establishments will be allowed to stay open till 5 am on the specified nights, they will also have to follow specific terms and conditions, the official said.
According to the conditions, establishment owners will arrange private security guards inside and outside their premises to avoid law a ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
