New Year parties in pubs, clubs allowed up to 1 am; sound shouldn’t cross 45 db, says Hyderabad CP

HYDERABAD: The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad issued guidelines to the managements of three Star and above hotels, clubs, bars, restaurants, and pubs concerning New Year celebrations on the intervening night of December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024.

The management of the establishments that are going to conduct events or programmes up to 1.00 AM (midnight) should apply to the Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad for a grant of permission well in advance i.e. at least (10) days before the date.

As per A.P. Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2013, the organisers will have to ensure that CCTV Cameras with recording facilities are installed at all the entry and exit points of the establishment. CCTV Cameras will have to be installed with a recording facility at parking places.

The organisers and management should provide adequate security guards for traffic management and security and access to their establishment.

The decency of apparel, dance acts, gestures, and words has to be ensured by organisers. There should not be any obscenity or nudity in any of the performances.

Sound levels are to be maintained at equal or less than 45 decibels.

The organisers are warned not to allow any firearms at the venue of the event.

The organisers should ensure that passes, tickets, and coupons should not be granted more than the capacity as that may lead to law and order problems.

Special parking arrangements should be made by the organiser and there should not be any obstruction to the free flow of traffic.

Orderliness should be maintained by the organiser inside the venue.

No minors should be permitted in programmes organised for couples and in pubs and bars.

Organisers are strictly warned that no person should be allowed to use drugs or narcotics and psychotropic substances and if the management fails to prevent the same it would lead to the culpability of management and action will be taken as per law.

Organisers should pay special attention to parking areas and other places where drugs are clandestinely sold.

The Organisers should appoint an adequate number of security guards to take care of systematic parking inside the premises as well as to regulate Traffic in front of the entry and exit gates.

Organisers should not serve liquor beyond the hours permitted by Excise Department.

It is the responsibility of the management of pubs and bars to make necessary arrangements to provide drivers, and cabs to customers who are in a drunken state to reach their destinations safely.

There should not be any display or use of fireworks.

Instructions of the District Fire Officer or Regional Fire Officer should be complied with. Liability for any loss, damage, nuisance, life, and property as a sequel to the functioning of the establishment will rest with the applicant.

For display at the entrance and inside

Following is the advisory to be displayed by the management of star hotels, pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants at the entrance and inside their establishment.

(a) Drunk driving is an offence U/s 185 M.V. Act.

(b) Permissible alcohol limit is up to and below 30 mg/100 ml of blood i.e., 30 micrograms/100 ml of blood. Anything above that, as recorded by a Breath Analyzer is a violation.

(c) If you are found driving the vehicle in a drunken condition a case will be booked against you by the Police.

(d) In such case, if any person with a valid Driving License accompanies you, he has to undergo a breath test. If found not inebriated, the vehicle will be given to him, otherwise vehicle will be shifted to the Police Station for temporary custody.

(e) The customer (respondent) will have to come to the Police Station the next working day along with the Original Driving License and Registration Certificate of the vehicle and take back the vehicle. Whenever the police summons, you should attend the court and the police will file a Charge sheet against you.

(f) Following Punishment can be awarded:

• Penalty for Drunk driving is Rs. 10,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment.

• Driving License will be suspended for 3 months and above or permanently.

(g) Minors should not drive the vehicle and owners will be held responsible.

(h) Silencers of two-wheelers should not be removed and noise pollution should be avoided.

(i) Customers are also informed that driving their vehicles in Over Speed, dangerous driving, and racing in public places will also be punishable under sections 183, 184 of M.V.Act.

Managers were also advised to explain the concept of a “designated driver for a day” who can safely take home co-passengers without himself/herself indulging in drinking beyond the limit to the customers as well as displayed at prominent places for their safety.