FIFA World Cup matches: Restaurants request CM to extend closing timings to 2.30 a.m
As the frenzy for the FIFA World Cup finals picks up and four matches remain before the finals, the Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) Bengaluru
As the frenzy for the FIFA World Cup finals picks up and four matches remain before the finals, the Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) Bengaluru Chapter has asked for an extension of the deadline, so that restaurants can operate until 2.30 a.m. only during football matches starting from Wednesday. Most restaurants also screen matches, and these matches go on till around 2.30 a.m. IST, prompting NRAI, Bengaluru, to seek a special extension of the deadline on match days. The remaining four matches are scheduled to take place on 15, 16, 19 and 20 July. These matches start at 12.30 a.m. IST. “These matches attract a huge crowd when we screen them at our establishments. Since the matches go on beyond the current 1 a.m. deadline, we have sought a relaxation for these specific days.
Two of these matches are scheduled for the weekend, expected to benefit restaurants even more,” a representative from NRAI said. Bengaluru restaurants can remain open till 3.30 a.m. for FIFA football world cup matches The representatives of the NRAI, Karnataka State Hotels Association (KSHA), and Bengaluru City Hotel Association met Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday and submitted a petition seeking an extension of the deadline along with other demands. Multiple sources from the NRAI confirmed the request for an extension of timings and said that the Chief Minister has responded positively to their demand Extend hotel timings in other cities Meanwhile, Karnataka State Hotels Association president G.K. Shetty said, “We have placed our demand with the Chief Minister to extend the nighttime deadline in other cities also to 1 a.m. So far, only Bengaluru has a 1 a.m. deadline.
Many youngsters look to go out for dinner and parties late at night in cities like Mysuru, Hubballi, Dharwad, Mangaluru, and Belagavi also. Hence, we have requested the Chief Minister to implement and direct the district authorities and the police department regarding the same.” Shetty further added, “With the rising costs of commodities and LPG cylinders, hotels in other cities are also suffering losses. The commercial LPG cylinder costs ₹3,021 today, which was increased from ₹1,800 last month. An extension of the deadline may help them.” Revision of minimum wages The hotel associations have also requested a revision of minimum wages. “The proposal to increase the minimum wage to ₹24,407 will have a severe impact on the small and medium-sized hotels, especially those that provide free food and accommodation to all employees.
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