The Madras High Court on Thursday (August 28, 2025) directed the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force (DGP/HoPF) and the Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police (GCCP) to inform all police stations under their jurisdiction about a Government Order (G.O.) issued on May 8, 2025, which permits shops and other establishments employing more than 10 people to remain open 24x7 throughout the year.
Justice N. Sathish Kumar issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition (criminal) filed by National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) based in New Delhi. The petitioner association had complained that the Tamil Nadu police frequently disturb its members in the State and do not allow the restaurants to operate at night due to a lack of awareness about the latest G.O.
