Excise minister MP Renukacharya, probably the only vociferous campaigner for the deadline extension plan, is now himself singing a tune that suggests that Bangalore may have to wait for a long time for its 2am shot.
Bangalore, party early because the 2am deadline is not going to happen. Excise minister MP Renukacharya, probably the only vociferous campaigner for the deadline extension plan, is now himself singing a tune that suggests that Bangalore may have to wait for a long time for its 2am shot. A decision was to be taken at a meeting with officials of tourism and home departments on Friday. But it was deferred.
“We have decided to put on hold the decision on extending of deadline for serving liquor in star hotels. We have asked the excise commissioner to examine the pros and cons of the 2am deadline and submit a report,” Renukacharya said after the meeting.
“In Bangalore, there are about 30 star hotels, and by extending the deadline for serving liquor up to 2am the (excise) department will not gain much in terms of revenue,” he said on Friday. “Besides, the proposed extension is only for star hotels and not for bars and restaurants. There is no confusion on our side. But some elements are unnecessarily creating a controversy. The 2am deadline issue is not my personal agenda, it is a long-time demand from the star hotels,” he said.
Renukacharya’s apparent change in stance is a result of chief minister BS Yeddyurappa reprimanding him and home minister VS Acharya over their recent verbal spat on the issue of whether or not to extend the nightlife deadline for Bangalore.
But there is a clear sign that the decision is ultimately left to a not-so-keen chief minister and home minister.
After days of uncertainty on whether the city would ultimately get an extension in hours for liquor to be served in star hotels and clubs, chief minister on Wednesday had said he was the boss and would take the final decision after the matter was properly discussed.
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