MUMBAI: You may as well forget your plans to ring in the New Year in the Arabian Sea.
The state home department has instructed the Mumbai police to turn down
applications for parties on yachts and boats; the reason cited is
security fears post-26 /11.
"After the 2008 terror attack, we were given strict orders to monitor all parties held on boats and cruise ships. If the organizers wished to get alcohol on board, we were told to deny them the licence. If some partygoer falls into the water in an inebriated condition, who will take responsibility for the accident ," said inspector S Bhandari of the Yellow Gate police station.
The Port Zone police stations have got more than a dozen applications, asking for permission to host a party on a cruise ship or a yacht. Most of the applications have been rejected since the organizers wanted consent for liquor to be served on board. "This is a threat to security. It becomes difficult to monitor the guest list and the commodities being taken on board. Persons under the influence of booze cannot be trusted on water," said DCP (Port Zone) Tanaji Gharge.
Closing time for shops extended
The state legislative assembly on Thursday approved a bill amending the Mumbai Shops and Establishment Act. Shops in all towns with a population of over 25,000 can operate till 10pm. Shops in Mumbai are permitted to run up to 11pm.
"After the 2008 terror attack, we were given strict orders to monitor all parties held on boats and cruise ships. If the organizers wished to get alcohol on board, we were told to deny them the licence. If some partygoer falls into the water in an inebriated condition, who will take responsibility for the accident ," said inspector S Bhandari of the Yellow Gate police station.
The Port Zone police stations have got more than a dozen applications, asking for permission to host a party on a cruise ship or a yacht. Most of the applications have been rejected since the organizers wanted consent for liquor to be served on board. "This is a threat to security. It becomes difficult to monitor the guest list and the commodities being taken on board. Persons under the influence of booze cannot be trusted on water," said DCP (Port Zone) Tanaji Gharge.
Closing time for shops extended
The state legislative assembly on Thursday approved a bill amending the Mumbai Shops and Establishment Act. Shops in all towns with a population of over 25,000 can operate till 10pm. Shops in Mumbai are permitted to run up to 11pm.
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