Bar owners have been given the go-ahead by the high court to have their bid for a change in closing time, heard.

The owners belonging to the bar keepers and operators association have been trying to get the government to rescind the 8pm closure order.

Yesterday in the San Fernando High Court, Justice Avason Quinlan Williams granted the judicial review.

The substantive matter will be heard next Monday.

Lawyers for the bar owners include Anand Ramlogan.

In all 317 bar owners filed the application for judicial review.

Yesterday the association said the Caribbean Premier League presents an opportunity to revise the 8pm closing.

The CPL is to be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago next month.

Interim president of the association, Teron Mohan says the 8pm closing time will drastically affect the earnings of his members, during a period when money can be made.

Mr. Mohan says since there are to be no spectators at the games, bars should be allowed to accommodate persons who want to view the games.

Mr. Mohan told Newscenter 5 yesterday he is hoping for a positive response from the government.