Noida: Hope Gives nightlife The UP government has constituted a five-member committee that will hold a call discussion on whether to extend the curfew due to a boost in excise duty in the state. bar in the city and Ghaziabad.
In a meeting with the excise department on Friday, the Noida Restaurant Owners Association sought permission to keep bars open till 4 am. Bars in the city can now stay open until 1am.
Noida district revenue officer Subodh Kumar said the committee to review bar timings was constituted by revenue commissioner Adarsh Singh and included joint statistics director Jogendra Singh. Jogendra Singh and Deputy Revenue Commissioner Alok Kumar, among others.
“Noida and Ghaziabad are part of NCR and the per capita income and economic activities of the locals are also similar to other cities in NCR. In this context, it is important to explore new sources of revenue for the tax department. The committee must Submit a report within days.
At the meeting, restaurant owners told excise department officials that it is time to bring the opening hours of bars in Noida in line with those in cities like Delhi and Gurgaon.
“We recommend that bars in Noida should stay open till at least 3-4 am. Like Delhi and Gurgaon, the nightlife there has matured,” said Varun Khera, president of the Noida chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India. Varun Khera ) said.
In May 2022, the Delhi government extended the opening hours of bars by two hours until 3 am after paying license fees. In Gurgaon, bars have the option to operate 24/7 if they get a license.
Kayla said extending the break would help people choose to wind down after the night. “There are many offices in Noida that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As of now, there are many restrictions on late-night parties here, forcing people to travel all the way to Gurgaon or Delhi. The revised timings will not only help people Bar dining can also greatly increase government revenue,” he said.
Members of the committee said it was crucial to ensure the timing of the changes did not affect law and order.
“We are studying the proposal to extend the opening hours of bars by a few hours. However, we will carefully consider this extension to ensure that it does not create a law and order situation,” Kumar said, adding that Ghaziaba Germany also proposed similar measures.
As part of the plan to boost revenue, the tax department also plans to issue licenses for food and beverage establishments in IT parks.
“When the Noida airport is completed and becomes operational by the end of this year, the nightlife of NCR cities is expected to become more vibrant. Keeping this in mind, we are planning to issue food and beverage licenses for the IT parks that will operate 24/7.
The restaurant association has also asked for a unified portal to streamline the licensing process. As of now, NOC is required by various departments including Noida Authority, Police, Fire and Food Safety departments.
“The unified portal will simplify the communication process among various departments,” tax officials said.
In a meeting with the excise department on Friday, the Noida Restaurant Owners Association sought permission to keep bars open till 4 am. Bars in the city can now stay open until 1am.
Noida district revenue officer Subodh Kumar said the committee to review bar timings was constituted by revenue commissioner Adarsh Singh and included joint statistics director Jogendra Singh. Jogendra Singh and Deputy Revenue Commissioner Alok Kumar, among others.
“Noida and Ghaziabad are part of NCR and the per capita income and economic activities of the locals are also similar to other cities in NCR. In this context, it is important to explore new sources of revenue for the tax department. The committee must Submit a report within days.
At the meeting, restaurant owners told excise department officials that it is time to bring the opening hours of bars in Noida in line with those in cities like Delhi and Gurgaon.
“We recommend that bars in Noida should stay open till at least 3-4 am. Like Delhi and Gurgaon, the nightlife there has matured,” said Varun Khera, president of the Noida chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India. Varun Khera ) said.
In May 2022, the Delhi government extended the opening hours of bars by two hours until 3 am after paying license fees. In Gurgaon, bars have the option to operate 24/7 if they get a license.
Kayla said extending the break would help people choose to wind down after the night. “There are many offices in Noida that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As of now, there are many restrictions on late-night parties here, forcing people to travel all the way to Gurgaon or Delhi. The revised timings will not only help people Bar dining can also greatly increase government revenue,” he said.
Members of the committee said it was crucial to ensure the timing of the changes did not affect law and order.
“We are studying the proposal to extend the opening hours of bars by a few hours. However, we will carefully consider this extension to ensure that it does not create a law and order situation,” Kumar said, adding that Ghaziaba Germany also proposed similar measures.
As part of the plan to boost revenue, the tax department also plans to issue licenses for food and beverage establishments in IT parks.
“When the Noida airport is completed and becomes operational by the end of this year, the nightlife of NCR cities is expected to become more vibrant. Keeping this in mind, we are planning to issue food and beverage licenses for the IT parks that will operate 24/7.
The restaurant association has also asked for a unified portal to streamline the licensing process. As of now, NOC is required by various departments including Noida Authority, Police, Fire and Food Safety departments.
“The unified portal will simplify the communication process among various departments,” tax officials said.
