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RAI had meetings with officials of various states including Smt. Vinita Ved Singal (IAS), Principal Secretary (Labour & Administration), Government of Maharashtra; Satheesha SR, Managing Director, Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC), Govt of Karnataka and Shri Praveen Ramdurg - Joint Director, VTPC. In both the States, RAI delegation had a detailed deliberation on the problems with the jurisdictional local police in certain areas. Hon. Principal Secretary and Managing Director confirmed that she will talk to home ministry and set up an inter ministries meeting to resolve this issue. RAI delegation met with Karnataka Government to discuss implementation challenges of the 24X7 notification issued by the State Government. The meeting was chaired by Dr E V Ramana Reddy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary - Commerce & Industries, Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Science &Technology, Government of Karnataka. It was also attended by Commissioner of police, Principal Secretary of Labour and Managing Director of VTPC.The delegation highlighted that while the 24X7 notification is effective, the local police authorities do not recognize the notification and ask the business to shut operations early.The Commissioner of Police confirmed that as per the 2016 order, which stated that commercial establishments can stay open until 1:00 am, will be now followed in the city, however no decision has been taken about the 24x7 business.It was also confirmed to the delegation that there will be no police interference until 1:00 am for the establishments to stay open. Honourable Secretary also assured delegation that he will discuss the implementation 24x7 notification with Home department.For 24X7 in Telangana, a delegation from RAI had a virtual meeting with Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Honourable. Principal Secretary – Industries & IT, Government of Telangana. The delegation expressed concerns over 24×7 operation, signage issue development of retail business and employment in Telangana.Regarding 24×7 operation, Secretary has assured delegation that he will take this forward and also arrange a meeting with the State Home department to discuss implementation challenges. The Secretary asked the delegation to submit a detailed proposal for changes required in new signage regulations.The Secretary also invited retailers to start retail business in Hyderabad and other cities in Telangana. Development of an iconic retail street in Telangana similar to downtown Dubai and possibility of running a shopping festival in Telangana were also discussed during the meeting.The meeting ended on a positive note and Telangana Govt is committed to create a favourable environment for retail.
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