Using his discretionary powers to reduce the time limit for revelry, considering the law and order situation in the area, district collector Vikas Deshmukh has directed all the restaurants, permit room, clubs, and liquor shops to serve alcohol only till 1.30 am on January 1.

Amid confusion over whether denizens would get a chance to party till 5 am on the first day of 2014, as per the state government’s recent announcement, Deshmukh clarified that the government’s decision would not be applicable to the party venues in the district.