Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has moved to remove ambiguity over business operating hours by confirming that all shops and commercial establishments in Mumbai, as well as in the entire state, except those dealing in liquor, may remain open 24 hours a day.

The clarification follows mounting complaints from traders, industry associations, and local representatives who claimed that district administrations and police officials were restricting business activity despite provisions in state law.

Legal backing for allowing 24-hour operations

The announcement rests on the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017. This legislation permits businesses to function every day of the week as long as workers are provided a full 24-hour

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