Chennai tipplers show little enthusiasm as Tasmac outlets reopen
4 years, 4 months ago

Chennai tipplers show little enthusiasm as Tasmac outlets reopen

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tasmac liquor vends opened in Chennai after almost five months but received a cold response from people who consume alcholic drink. Rajeshwari Priya, leader of Anaithu Makkal Arasiyal Katchi, staged a dharna outside a Tasmac outlet in Anna Nagar to protest against the government’s decision to reopen liquor shops in the city. In the pre lockdown period, Tasmac sold liquor worth Rs15 crore per day in the Chennai market. Tasmac made up its mind to reopen outlets in Chennai after the Supreme Court endorsed direct sale of liquor during the lockdown. On May 15 the top court, however, stayed the Madras High Court’s order on May 8 to close all state-run liquor shops in Tamil Nadu, with immediate effect to maintain social distancing norms.

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Politics grows over Tasmac liquor shops in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 5 months ago

Politics grows over Tasmac liquor shops in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu has often flirted with a phased down closure of its cash cow- the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, a burning issue during elections which is once again in the spotlight for several reasons. With minister for prohibition and excise, V Senthil Balaji in jail on charges of corruption, Union home minister Amit Shah flagged off the Bharatiya Janata …

Sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor Only To Licensed Consumers: Madras High Court To State, TASMAC
2 years ago

Sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor Only To Licensed Consumers: Madras High Court To State, TASMAC

Live Law  

In an attempt to curb the menace of alcohol abuse and underage drinking, the Madras High Court has suggested imposing a licensing regime for the sale, purchase, and usage of Indian Made Foreign Liquor. The State Government shall give necessary instructions to the retail outlet shops through TASMAC that only the consumer, who has an alcohol license, can be permitted …

Booze bumps: Time to turn around TASMAC from its terrible mess
2 years, 5 months ago

Booze bumps: Time to turn around TASMAC from its terrible mess

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 24, 2022 18:00 IST Tamil Nadu has a unique and disturbing relationship with alcohol. When the government took over the liquor trade, it initially opened 6,800 outlets across the State and recruited nearly 30,000 sales personnel on contract on consolidated monthly wages. K. Thiruselvan, general secretary of the CPI ’s Tasmac Oozhiyar Maanila Sammelanam, said: “The sales …

WATCH: Man worships liquor bottles after Tamil Nadu opens TASMAC shops
3 years, 7 months ago

WATCH: Man worships liquor bottles after Tamil Nadu opens TASMAC shops

India Today  

After the Tamil Nadu government decided to open the liquor shops in 27 districts for a limited period of time, a unique incident from Madurai has gone viral. However, the administration has announced several relaxations, and the opening of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation liquor stores is one of them. #WATCH | A local in Madurai worships bottles of liquor …

'Temples Shut But TASMAC Opens': Chennai Reopening Liquor Shops After 5 Months Leads to Cheer and Confusion
4 years, 4 months ago

'Temples Shut But TASMAC Opens': Chennai Reopening Liquor Shops After 5 Months Leads to Cheer and Confusion

News 18  

After a gap of nearly five months, State-run TASMAC retail liquor outlets will reopen in Chennai and in suburbs from August 18, the Tamil Nadu government said on Sunday. Best news in a long time for Chennai tipplers!— Karthik C August 16, 2020 TASMAC shops are opening up again in Chennai from 18th.குடிமகன்கள் happy அண்ணாச்சி! ‍♂️ https://t.co/0wcGOlcgwN pic.twitter.com/or2jaegsvg— K@ss!m A@z!〽️ …

After nearly 5 months, liquor outlets to re-open in Chennai from Tuesday
4 years, 4 months ago

After nearly 5 months, liquor outlets to re-open in Chennai from Tuesday

Live Mint  

Chennai: After a gap of nearly five months, State-run TASMAC retailliquor outlets would reopen here and in suburbs from August 18, the Tamil Nadu government said on Sunday. The liquor shops would be open from 10 am to 7 pm and only 500 tokens shall be issued per day to consumers, a government release quoting Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, …

State-run Liquor Outlets to Reopen in Chennai, Suburbs After Nearly 5 Months
4 years, 4 months ago

State-run Liquor Outlets to Reopen in Chennai, Suburbs After Nearly 5 Months

News 18  

After a gap of nearly five months, State-run TASMAC retail liquor outlets would reopen here and in suburbs from August 18,the Tamil Nadu government said on Sunday. The liquor shops would be open from 10 am to 7 pm and only 500 tokens shall be issued per day to consumers, a government release quoting Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, the …

Court can't lay down framework for liquor sale: Supreme Court
4 years, 7 months ago

Court can't lay down framework for liquor sale: Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted Tamil Nadu government to devise methods to sell liquor -- online or physical sales -- and said that it is not for a court to lay down a framework as to how alcohol can be sold. The apex court accepted the plea by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation that it cannot be instructed to …

Coronavirus lockdown: Tipplers queue up as liquor shops reopen in Puducherry after 2 months
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: Tipplers queue up as liquor shops reopen in Puducherry after 2 months

India Today  

After two months of closure due to Covid-19 lockdown, liquor shops reopened in parts of the union territory on Monday with tipplers eagerly waiting in long queues to get their favourite booze. Earlier, the excise department issued an order allowing resumption of the business after Lt Governor Kiran Bedi approved a Covid-19 special excise duty on all varieties of liquor, …

Coronavirus lockdown | Madras HC to hear cases filed against reopening Tasmac shops
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Madras HC to hear cases filed against reopening Tasmac shops

The Hindu  

A Full Bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Chief Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi and Justices Vineet Kothari and P.N. Prakash, is scheduled to hear all cases filed against the State government’s decision to reopen Tasmac shops, amid the COVID-19 lockdown, on Thursday. The Chief Justice had decided to constitute the Full Bench following a reference made to him by …

Coronavirus lockdown | HC closure of liquor shops is judicial overreach, TN tells SC
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | HC closure of liquor shops is judicial overreach, TN tells SC

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Government on Saturday challenged a Madras High Court order of May 8 to close liquor shops in the State with immediate effect to maintain physical distancing till the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted or modified. State-run business Tamil Nadu, represented by advocate Yogesh Kanna and State Additional Advocate General Balaji Srinivasan, said liquor retail is owned and operated …

Liquor shops in Tamil Nadu ordered to shut, only online sale allowed: Madras High Court
4 years, 8 months ago

Liquor shops in Tamil Nadu ordered to shut, only online sale allowed: Madras High Court

India TV News  

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered the closure of all state-run TASMAC liquor shops in Tamil Nadu while permitting online and door delivery only. The court order comes after petitioners pointed out crowding and violation of social distancing norms at liquor shops. Earlier today, the Supreme Court had asked states to consider non-direct contact or online sales and home …

On Day 1, chaos prevail at TASMAC shops in Chennai’s neighbouring districts
4 years, 8 months ago

On Day 1, chaos prevail at TASMAC shops in Chennai’s neighbouring districts

The Hindu  

Chaos prevailed outside many Tasmac shops in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts on Thursday, after the liquor outlets opened after a gap of nearly 45 days of the COVID-19 lockdown. Police sources said that the lack of sufficient counters in the shops and the time taken to issue bills upon purchase caused long queues in many places. Police personnel struggled …

Long queues, umbrellas used to reserve spots, as TASMAC outlets open across Tamil Nadu
4 years, 8 months ago

Long queues, umbrellas used to reserve spots, as TASMAC outlets open across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Even before Tasmac liquor outlets opened on Thursday in Tamil Nadu, after being shut for 43 days due to the COVID-19 lockdown, several umbrellas were seen lying in front of the outlets in Tiruppur city, purportedly an attempt by tipplers to reserve their spots. Many roadside shops in the city have been selling umbrellas and masks since Wednesday near the …

Liquor shops reopen in Tamil Nadu with these guidelines. Chennai has to wait
4 years, 8 months ago

Liquor shops reopen in Tamil Nadu with these guidelines. Chennai has to wait

India TV News  

Liquor shops in Tamil Nadu are allowed to open from today after the Madras High Court on Wednesday permitted opening of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation shops. 15 per cent hike in Liquor prices in Tamil Nadu after excise duty increased The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday hiked the excise duty by 15 per cent on IMFL resulting in a …

Tamil Nadu to open state-run liquor retail outlets from May 7
4 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu to open state-run liquor retail outlets from May 7

India TV News  

As liquor shops in various states across the country resume their sale, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday decided to open state-run liquor retail outlets from May 7 onwards with strict implementation of social distancing norms. India on Monday woke up to long queues outside liquor shops hours ahead of their opening post relaxation in lockdown curbs. The decision to …

Govt-run liquor shops in non-containment zones to open from May 7 in Tamil Nadu
4 years, 8 months ago

Govt-run liquor shops in non-containment zones to open from May 7 in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Tamil Nadu has announced that the government-run liquor stores, known as the TASMACs, will open from May 7 and will be allowed to function between 10 am and 5 pm. Only TASMACs in non-containment zones in Tamil Nadu have been allowed to open. As neighbouring states opened their wine shops, people living in the bordering regions of Tamil Nadu walked …

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