Mumbai: No New Year parties within city limits, says BMC

Updated On: 27 December, 2021 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

BMC brings out order banning revelry in closed or open spaces amid sharp rise in cases in Mumbai

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BMC says strict curbs will be in place at hotels, bars, restaurants and privately owned spots

No New Year parties, in open or closed spaces, can be held in Mumbai this time, the BMC has said in an order. This follows fresh restrictions, including curfew between 9 pm and 6 am, imposed by the Maharashtra government amid rising Covid cases in the city and state. The order issued by BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal will remain in force till the next directive, said officials.

The order issued by Chahal reads, “No New Year celebration programmes/ function/ gathering/ party/ or any activity should happen in any closed or open space in municipal limits of Greater Mumbai.”