Residents of several areas in the city reeling from rampant commercialisation have opposed the recent demand by hoteliers to allow them to do business 24/7.
Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels’ Association had recently appealed to the City Police Commissioner to allow eateries to be open 24/7 as per the January 2021 Labour Department order which allowed for the same.
Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) of Indiranagar, Koramangala, J.P. Nagar, Lavelle Road and Benson Town, at the forefront of the fight against commercialisation of residential areas, said they were already reeling under the adverse impact of the extended 1 a.m. deadline and a 24-hour cycle would infringe on their right to lead a peaceful life. RWAs are also planning to challenge the Labour Department’s order legally, sources said.
