Guidelines to celebrate New Year’s eve outlined

PNS|Hyderabad

In view of the New Year’s Day celebrations ,the guidelines for public residing in Rachakonda Police Commissionerate limits to be followed from 31 December night to January 1up to 1 am (midnight) were outlined by the police authorities.

The rules mentioned in the list are that DJ is not allowed in outdoor events; the noise levels laid under Central Pollution Control Board which is 45 decibels shall be strictly followed and the sound of the musical events shall not be heard beyond the premises where the event is organised. If any neighbour complains about sound pollution, action will be taken immediately. No vulgarity or obscene dressing or obscene dances would be allowed. Organisers should ensure that no minor is permitted into programmes that are organised exclusively for couples and separate enclosures ensured for them.

Age of attendees should be checked for entry. It is mandatory to collect a copy of the valid identity cards of the visitors.

Licensees may be directed to ensure that CCTV cameras with recording facilities are installed at all the entry, exit points of the establishment covering 50 yards of the streets in front of the establishment. The organisers or party-goers should ensure that no one carries any firearms or firecrackers at the venue of the event.

The party organisers shall take responsibility for preventing the usage of drugs and psychotropic substances by the participants in the event or on the premises. The organisers of New Year parties at remotely located home-stays, resorts and private apartments should watch out for any persons consuming drugs and immediately inform the police. The organisers are also warned against conducting any rave parties.

The organisers must put in place strict vigil at parking areas and other places where drugs are clandestinely sold. Any such activity should be informed to the police. The management of pubs and bars should make arrangements to provide drivers and cabs to the customers who are drunk.