Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar assures hoteliers, retailers of relaxation in operating hours

MUMBAI: NCP supremo Sharad Pawar has assured hoteliers and retailers of a positive decision soon by the state government over their demand for extending day-to-day operating hours. According to AHAR, an association of restaurants and bars, and FRTWA, a federation of retailers' associations, Pawar has spoken to concerned authorities including chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over the issue.
Meanwhile, the reports suggest that after his talks with Pawar, the chief minister has convened a high-level meeting of the task force, municipal commissioner, police commissioner and other stakeholders on Tuesday to decide on the demand for extending the present 4 pm deadline for restaurants, bars and retailers. Based on the outcome of the meeting a suitable decision is likely to be taken, sources said.
Despite being eligible for level 1, Mumbai continues to be under level 3 restrictions which does not allow malls, multiplexes to open, also dine-in at restaurants is not allowed post 4 pm and are shut on the weekends.