No nudity! We are Indians, says Goa authorities
3 Nov 2012 9:11 AM IST
The authorities in Goa on Friday claimed that they would shut down the Playboy Club scheduled to be opened in the state next month if it is found to be indulging in obscenity, vulgarity or nudity.
The local franchisee of the Playboy Club yesterday announced its plans to open India's first club at Candolim in Goa. This would be first among its chain of 100 clubs the local franchisee intends to open in the next ten yrs.
Director of Tourism Nikhil Desai said he has no idea about the club, although the application may have been processed by the department. ‘They might have applied under some other name and may brand it as Playboy Club,’ he said. Desai warned that the club would be asked to shut down if it is found to be indulged in obscenity, vulgarity or nudity. ‘We don’t mind if club runs provided they abide by all laws of the land,’ he added.
The tourism department will immediately withdraw the permission, if they are found flouting rules, Desai said, adding that such a withdrawal by the tourism dept would also make all other permissions granted to the club null and void.
The local franchisee of the Playboy Club yesterday announced its plans to open India's first club at Candolim in Goa. This would be first among its chain of 100 clubs the local franchisee intends to open in the next ten yrs.
Director of Tourism Nikhil Desai said he has no idea about the club, although the application may have been processed by the department. ‘They might have applied under some other name and may brand it as Playboy Club,’ he said. Desai warned that the club would be asked to shut down if it is found to be indulged in obscenity, vulgarity or nudity. ‘We don’t mind if club runs provided they abide by all laws of the land,’ he added.
The tourism department will immediately withdraw the permission, if they are found flouting rules, Desai said, adding that such a withdrawal by the tourism dept would also make all other permissions granted to the club null and void.
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