The Maharashtra government has confirmed that all shops and commercial establishments, except those selling or serving liquor, can now operate 24/7 across the state. The decision aims to prevent confusion among local authorities and traders following reports that some were being restricted from staying open late.

According to the reports, the state’s industries department issued the directive after receiving complaints from business owners, people’s representatives, and trade associations that local authorities and police were enforcing unwarranted curbs on non-liquor businesses.