This is to bring to your kind attention that despite the official permission as per Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017 to operate round-the-clock, RAI members have reported instances where the retail establishments are being compelled to cease operations at midnight by local administration and police authorities. 

Retailers Association of India raised the issue, after which the state government of Maharashtra clarified that—except liquor shops—businesses can operate round the clock if employees get a 24-hour weekly holiday. Please click on the link below to view the clarification:

https://tinyurl.com/yc6zscx8