As per reports, authorities have purportedly suggested certain guidelines and restrictions have been outlined for hotels, bars and restaurants in Mumbai as the Maharashtra Government granted permission for all-night New Year’s celebrations between Tuesday (31 December) and Wednesday (01 January, 2025). Following are the details:
• The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has reportedly issued a new policy, where guests consuming alcohol in excess will be given an advisory.
• The initiative is designed to limit the chances of accidents or inappropriate behaviour caused under the influence of alcohol. Large-scale events are planned across a number of Mumbai hotels, with venues allowed to remain open till 0500 hours of Wednesday (01 January, 2025).
• Hotel owners have been instructed to make arrangements to ensure that intoxicated guests get home safely. This includes hiring designated drivers for those with cars and arranging transportation for those without, including app-based taxis.
• Staff members, particularly bartenders, have undergone special training for New-Year parties to ensure that both guests and the community stay safe during the celebrations. All guests, especially young partygoers, will be required to present valid ID cards upon entry to ensure alcohol is only served to those of legal drinking age.
• An official advisory for these is yet to be issued by the HRAWI or any government institution.
