Throwing a New Year party?
Throwing a New Year party?
You
might be one of those Delhiites who don't want to jostle for space on a
packed dance floor or get stuck in a jam on the way to your favourite
nightclub on New Year's Eve.
So, you've planned to throw your own New Year bash, with your playlist ready, menu decided and booze stocked up. But if you think that that's all you need to be the perfect host, here's news. The following should be ticked off on your checklist before the guests start strolling in:
Liquor-serving permit
For your New Year house party, what you really need for setting up an elaborate bar is not a stock of the fanciest tipples, but the all-important P-10 permit. Without it, you're not allowed to possess large quantities of alcohol. Rajesh Kumar, assistant commissioner, Customs & Central Excise department, says, "According to Section 33 of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009, no individual can stock more than 18 litres of wine or beer, nine litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), or three litres of country-made liquor at home or for parties. If someone is planning to host a private party, they need to pay a fee of `5000 and get the P-10 permit before serving liquor."
So, whether it's your terrace or a friend's uncle's farmhouse, make sure you have authentic bills and receipts for the liquor you're serving.
Bring your own booze, but not from NCR
This wedding season, the Excise department made arrests at more than two dozen venues for serving alcohol which had been bought from outside Delhi. Kumar explains, "A person travelling from another state to the national capital cannot carry more than one litre of any category of liquor. They have to buy alcohol from government authorized wine and beer shops in the capital, and pay the duties according to the city's rules. Similarly, those landing at the Delhi airport from abroad can bring only two litres of foreign liquor with them."
If you're driving from Gurgaon or Noida for a BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) party, keep in mind the quantity you're permitted to carry, or else, get your hosts to buy your booze and pay them later. After all, paying your friend extra cash is any day better than paying excise fines at toll checks on New Year's Eve.
Noise levels
Before you invest in those fancy amplifier sets, don't forget to check their decibel level. Dr Anil Kumar, director, Department of Environment, tells us, "For residential areas at night time (10pm-6am), 45 decibels is the permitted noise level." Even though most residential communities host their own New Year parties, Delhiites are known for frequently complaining about noise from late-night gatherings. In such a situation, a closed-door bash is recommended. Checking the sound levels of your music system before your guests arrive is also a good idea.
N.O.C. from your society
Unless you want party pooper uncles or aunties at your door before the countdown to midnight starts, make sure you have a No Objection Certificate from your RWA. Abhimanyu Bhatia, secretary of B4B Residence Welfare Association in Safdarjung Enclave, says, "We understand the New Year is an occasion for celebration, but our logic is that one person's fun should not be a problem for the other. So, before issuing an NOC, we get an estimate of the number of guests expected and the duration of the event. We guide the host in keeping noise in check, and to keep their guests within their private residence."
Another thing you need to take care of is parking for overnight guests. Most localities have specific parking spaces for outsiders, so make sure your friends know about them. "Because of limited parking space in the society, our rule is that guests should park outside the complex. This is to avoid any problems," says Dharmvir Singh, president, managing committee, Rama Apartments, Dwarka.
So, you've planned to throw your own New Year bash, with your playlist ready, menu decided and booze stocked up. But if you think that that's all you need to be the perfect host, here's news. The following should be ticked off on your checklist before the guests start strolling in:
Liquor-serving permit
For your New Year house party, what you really need for setting up an elaborate bar is not a stock of the fanciest tipples, but the all-important P-10 permit. Without it, you're not allowed to possess large quantities of alcohol. Rajesh Kumar, assistant commissioner, Customs & Central Excise department, says, "According to Section 33 of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009, no individual can stock more than 18 litres of wine or beer, nine litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), or three litres of country-made liquor at home or for parties. If someone is planning to host a private party, they need to pay a fee of `5000 and get the P-10 permit before serving liquor."
So, whether it's your terrace or a friend's uncle's farmhouse, make sure you have authentic bills and receipts for the liquor you're serving.
Bring your own booze, but not from NCR
This wedding season, the Excise department made arrests at more than two dozen venues for serving alcohol which had been bought from outside Delhi. Kumar explains, "A person travelling from another state to the national capital cannot carry more than one litre of any category of liquor. They have to buy alcohol from government authorized wine and beer shops in the capital, and pay the duties according to the city's rules. Similarly, those landing at the Delhi airport from abroad can bring only two litres of foreign liquor with them."
If you're driving from Gurgaon or Noida for a BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) party, keep in mind the quantity you're permitted to carry, or else, get your hosts to buy your booze and pay them later. After all, paying your friend extra cash is any day better than paying excise fines at toll checks on New Year's Eve.
Noise levels
Before you invest in those fancy amplifier sets, don't forget to check their decibel level. Dr Anil Kumar, director, Department of Environment, tells us, "For residential areas at night time (10pm-6am), 45 decibels is the permitted noise level." Even though most residential communities host their own New Year parties, Delhiites are known for frequently complaining about noise from late-night gatherings. In such a situation, a closed-door bash is recommended. Checking the sound levels of your music system before your guests arrive is also a good idea.
N.O.C. from your society
Unless you want party pooper uncles or aunties at your door before the countdown to midnight starts, make sure you have a No Objection Certificate from your RWA. Abhimanyu Bhatia, secretary of B4B Residence Welfare Association in Safdarjung Enclave, says, "We understand the New Year is an occasion for celebration, but our logic is that one person's fun should not be a problem for the other. So, before issuing an NOC, we get an estimate of the number of guests expected and the duration of the event. We guide the host in keeping noise in check, and to keep their guests within their private residence."
Another thing you need to take care of is parking for overnight guests. Most localities have specific parking spaces for outsiders, so make sure your friends know about them. "Because of limited parking space in the society, our rule is that guests should park outside the complex. This is to avoid any problems," says Dharmvir Singh, president, managing committee, Rama Apartments, Dwarka.
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