Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, Dec 31: Police commissioner S Murugan has ordered that certain rules need to be followed during the celebrations of New Year on the night of Thursday, December 31.

A communication from the commissioner’s office says that all the hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts and other organisations need to stop the celebrations by 12. 30 am. All the functions need to be held inside the premises of these establishments. If any restaurants or liquor serving hotels are willing to serve liquor beyond this time, they need to obtain special written permission from the excise department. If the function is public, then the permission should be sought from concerned departments but should end by 12.30 am.

All the establishments who intend to use loud speakers should get permission on December 31 by 4 pm from city police commissioner’s office. An application needs to be submitted for the same. Strict action will be taken against establishments who do not obtain permission and use loud speakers. There are restrictions on the type of loud speakers and on the sound magnitude to avoid disturbance to others. The owners and managers of the establishments have been asked to take precautionary measures to avoid untoward incidents.

Unnecessary stopping of vehicles on the road with the pretext of wishing people happy New Year forcibly should be avoided. The communication also says that women and children should not be disturbed during the celebrations time and afterwards. They should not be greeted against their wishes. A squad to look after the safety of women and children has been formed.

Traffic police have engaged teams with specialists to detect the drivers who consume liquor beyond specified limit. Crackers are prohibited during celebrations which disturb the general public.