AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh state government has allowed all hotels, restaurants and eateries to remain open till midnight. A notification by the state government has been released allowing the hotels, restaurants and eateries to function till midnight.

Earlier, restaurants are allowed to open till 10 pm due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. The Andhra Pradesh Hotels Association, in its representation to the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) stated that the enforcement and police oficials have increased pressure on the hotels and restaurants to shut them by 10 pm incurring huge lose to their business.

“Keeping in view the clarification of the Government of India, the HM&FW Department is clarified that there are no restrictions regarding timings for establishments and hence to take necessary action regarding extension of timing for restaurants, and also specifically informed that as the Covid restrictions are not extended beyond 14.03.2022, the rules in force by the respective Departments will come into force automatically,” the GO said.

“Further, the Covid-19 pandemic situation has stabilized which has enhanced the growth of Domestic and International tourist foot fall to the State of AP as this will facilitate more revenue generation,” the GO said.

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