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(Representational) Bombay High Court stays an order of the collector banning sale of liquor. Bombay High Court stays an order of the collector banning sale of liquor. It said that Chhath Puja is “performed at the sea shore only during the sunset, therefore, the order directing the closure in the entire area is not just and proper”. (Representational)THE BOMBAY High Court on Monday granted relief to wine sellers and hoteliers who hold licences to sell liquor, by staying an order of the collector banning sale of liquor on November 13 on the occasion of Chhath Puja in the Santacruz area. According to the collector, the action has been taken to maintain peace and order on account of Chhath Puja, which is going to be performed at Juhu beach in Santacruz..