The extension was sought by the association whose members included eating houses, restaurants and bars.
They have challenged the validity of the deadline of May 31 fixed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for changing the language, font size and order of the language on the sign boards.
The newly added requirements for changing signboards were prescribed by BMC under Section 36A of Maharashtra Shops & Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act.
The petitioners stated that the amendment issued did not prescribe for a fixed time period, however through newspaper advertisements and notices issued to the establishments, a deadline of May 31 was fixed by the BMC.
The petition stated that AHAR members are ready and willing to change the signboards.
However, the newly added requirements will require huge expenses and labour for carrying out changes, the establishment owners said.
The plea stated that failure to abide by the requirement within the deadline would attract penalty which could go as high as ₹5,000.
Source: Barandbench
