K J George discusses ’immoral activities’ at 5-star hotels
Bangalore, June 21, 2013, (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister K J George today held discussions with representatives of five-star hotels, bars and recreation centres to curb "immoral activities."
The meeting came in the wake of recent media reports on immoral activities in some five-star hotels and bars.
Speaking to reporters, George said the government would consult Chief Minister Siddaramaiah before detailed guidelines were notified.
George said the government would not meddle in the affairs of five-star hotels, bars and other related outlets if they adhered to provisions delineated under the law.
"Strict action will be taken if the authorities find any violation in running the such joints," he said.To ensure that a vibrant city like Bangalore provides decent night life in view of the changing demographics and lifestyle, there was need to come out with certain guidelines, George said.
Among various other demands, there was a demand from five star hotels and bars to permit serving of liquor upto 0100 hours as against 2230 hours at present.
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Benedict Noronha, Udupi | Fri, June-21-2013, 10:01 |
It is my opinion that the Government must regulate Alchohol business in a permit system. That is all Adults according to their earnings may avail permit and draw drinks/brands of their choice from the regulated licenced shops only limiting the Quota per moth and use it at home only. No one sholuld be alloud to be found drunk outside say on streets, driving etc or at Public places.If drinks are to be served in functions it must be regulated with permits and limits of servings and and under no cicumstances fund drunk beyond permitted limits. there must be appropriate punishments of violations of regulations. This would enable the C.M. in his offer of opening bars to the Unempoloyed, who must be having sufficient qualification to mange and control the bars/ wine shops within the existing rules/Law.Then only the objective of the C.M. would be fulfilled and help serve Unemployment to certain extent. Critics will always be there on politica vendetta and it has to coolely ignored. |