Govt to amend Mumbai Police Act to plug loopholes misused by dance bars: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to amend the Mumbai Police Act during the ongoing monsoon session to prevent dance bar operators from exploiting legal loopholes. The amendment aims to ensure licenses are issued strictly under dance bar provisions, closing avenues for operators to bypass regulations. Fadnavis also addressed concerns about noise pollution and repeated violations, indicating potential permanent license cancellations and action against errant police personnel.