Mumbai, Dec. 24 -- : Excise-licensed food and beverage establishments which are restaurants, bars, clubs, or hotels legally permitted by authorities to store, serve, or sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption on Wednesday urged the Maharashtra government to extend operating hours till 5 AM on the festive nights of Christmas and New Year.
In this regard the Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI) made a representation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requesting special relaxations in light of the festive demand.
The state government, through its circular dated October 1, permitted hotels and restaurants across the state to operate round the clock, but excise-licensed establishments, which sell liquor, were exc...