Maharashtra Allows Restaurants, Hotels to Stay Open Till 4am for FIFA World Cup Final The Maharashtra government has permitted restaurants, hotels, and eateries to stay open until 4 am for the FIFA World Cup final.
This decision may seem like a welcome gesture for football enthusiasts in the state, but it also raises questions about the broader implications of such exemptions.
A one time relaxation was granted following a request from the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), Mumbai. However, this concession warrants examination to understand why it was deemed necessary.