Retailers and hoteliers have again been lobbying hard for outlets to be allowed to do business 24x7 in the city.
After successive City Police Commissioners refused permission, the Department of Commerce and Industries has now convened a meeting on June 14, following a representation by the Retailers’ Association of India that the local police authorities are forcing establishments to close early, despite government permitting them to be open 24x7.
The Labour Department issued an order in January, 2021, permitting establishments to be open 24x7 in Bengaluru. However, the Bengaluru City Police have not allowed this yet.
