In the past few days, the Maharashtra government has taken few significant steps to boost tourism in the state. Apart from implementing 24×7 policy in Mumbai, it is also talks with civic authorities to set up a Tourism department in BMC.
In yet another significant step, the State government recently issued a resolution (government resolution) imposing ban on consumption of alcohol at ancient forts in the state. The move comes in the wake to conserve the ancient structures, as it is home to at least 350 forts and also to take precautionary measures to prevent alcohol abuse.
The Home department has further issued directives to respective departments and authorities to stick warning notices at historical sites. As per the resolution, those found committing the offence for the first time could attract a fine of INR 10,000 and six months imprisonment under Section 85 of the Maharashtra Ban on Liquor Act 1949, upon violating the order. Further, those found committing the offence for the second time will be liable to face imprisonment of one year along with a fine of INR 10,000.
