A fresh petition seeking permission for extending business hours for commercial establishments and trade in Mysuru city till 1 a.m. has been submitted to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
The petition, submitted by Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association president C. Narayanagowda to Mr. Shivakumar during the latter’s visit to Mysuru on Sunday, has sought permission for extending business hours of commercial establishments and trade in Mysuru City Corporation limits till 1 a.m.
The representation recalls an announcement in the Budget speech of 2024–25 for extension of permitted hours for commercial business and trade till 1 a.m. in 20 City Corporations across Karnataka, including Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, with a view to promoting commercial activity.
Claiming that the order is already in force in Bengaluru, Mr. Narayanagowda said the Association had submitted two representations to the State government requesting for extending the same facility to Mysuru as well.
He also claimed that the Mysuru City police too in a report to the State police headquarters in Bengaluru had recommended that the commercial and trading activities in the jurisdiction of MCC could be permitted till 1 a.m. “This clearly indicates that the Police Department is also in agreement with our demand”, he said.
Arguing for extending the commercial operating hours, Mr. Narayanagowda said such a facility would not only give the thousands of tourists visiting the city access to food and essential commodities, but also provide help to members of the public visiting hospitals at night.
“It would contribute to the growth of the hotel industry and generate employment opportunities. It would also increase tax revenue for the Government”, he said.
Hence, he urged the Chief Minister to take special interest in the matter and direct the Chief Secretary and the concerned officials to issue an official order in the regard at the earliest, permitting commercial establishments within the jurisdiction of MCC to operate until 1 a.m., on the lines of Bengaluru.
Such a move will help further boost tourism in Mysuru under Mr. Shivakumar’s leadership, Mr. Narayanagowda said.
Published - October 12, 2026 06:36 pm IST