As the state government has not yet allowed non-essential shops to remain open and socio-cultural gatherings to be held on weekends, Juhu-based JW Marriott Hotel was made to call off an exhibition, which included more than 60 brands from across the country, after the Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association (FRTWA) wrote to the BMC about the illegal event.

President of FRTWA, Viren Shah wrote a letter to BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday evening and provided details of the exhibition that was supposed to be held on Sunday.