No special treatment for unruly customers claiming political links, says Cyberabad top cop

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh on Monday directed owners of hotels, bars, restaurants, pubs and hookah centres to strictly comply with licensing and operating norms, warning that legal action would be taken against establishments found violating the rules.

At a review meeting with business owners and officials at the Cyberabad police commissioner’s office auditorium, Commissioner Ramesh said establishments must possess all required permits and licences, including clearances from the Fire Department, CMC, Chief Medical and Health Officer and Town Planning Department. Licences issued through the CPPMS portal should also be renewed on time, he said.

The Commissioner said the number of officially licensed establishments within the Cyberabad commissionerate appeared low despite a large number of hotels, restaurants, pubs and similar businesses operating in the area. He said instances of establishments functioning without proper licences had come to the police’s notice and warned that legal action would follow.