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 by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited. On the issue of online liquor sales and home delivery, Tamil Nadu said the Supreme Court had clarified on May 8 that a decision on online sales and home delivery of liquor would be entirely left to the discretion of the States. “The Supreme Court order recognised that States have a broad margin of power to determine whether and how to effect sales of liquor in this lockdown period,” Tamil Nadu's appeal said.

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Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not

Firstpost  

The state authorities have now allowed restaurants, tea shops, bakeries, roadside shops and snack shops to operate with 50 percent capacity till 9 pm The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state till 19 July along with further relaxations of restrictions which will come into effect at 6 am on Monday. Lockdown in Tamil Nadu …

Tasmac Shops To Run From 10 to 5: See What's Open and What's Not as Tamil Nadu Extends Lockdown till June 21
3 years, 7 months ago

Tasmac Shops To Run From 10 to 5: See What's Open and What's Not as Tamil Nadu Extends Lockdown till June 21

News 18  

Even as coronavirus infections continue their downward trend, the Tamil Nadu government has extended the lockdown in the state by a week, till 21 June, while relaxing some curbs in a few districts. The Tamil Nadu government-run Tasmac shops are now allowed to operate between 10 am and 5 pm in 27 districts of the state. Shops selling and repairing …

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 21 June; TASMAC liquor shops, salons to open in 27 of 38 districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 21 June; TASMAC liquor shops, salons to open in 27 of 38 districts

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu Lockdown Guidelines: TASMAC liquor shops, salons, mobile stores and opticians will be allowed to function in 27 districts that reported fewer cases than the other 11 districts Tamil Nadu government extended the lockdown in the state till 21 June, but announced some districts which have reported a drop in COVID-19 cases. Tamil Nadu reported 15,759 new COVID-19 cases, …

Tamil Nadu Imposes Fresh Restrictions for 14 Days from Thursday to Curb Covid. Read Details Here
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Imposes Fresh Restrictions for 14 Days from Thursday to Curb Covid. Read Details Here

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced more restrictions as part of its Covid-19 containment strategy, including a bar on running shops other than those selling essentials like vegetables and provisions. An official release said with effect from May 6-20, vegetable and provision shops located in commercial complexes have to remain closed while standalone shops can be open only till …

UP govt allows liquor shops to remain open for 12 hours after a gap of seven months
4 years, 2 months ago

UP govt allows liquor shops to remain open for 12 hours after a gap of seven months

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh government issued an order saying that liquor shops in the state will be allowed to remain open till the pre-COVID timing from 10 am to 10 pm. The order was issued by UP Additional Excise Commissioner saying that "liquor shops will be allowed to stay open from 10 am to 10 pm." Liquor shops in Uttar Pradesh were …

Tamil Nadu: Shops, commercial establishments allowed to operate until 10 pm, starting 22 Oct
4 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Shops, commercial establishments allowed to operate until 10 pm, starting 22 Oct

Live Mint  

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced the extension of timings for all shops and commercial establishments in the state, which are now allowed to operate until 10 pm, starting 22 October. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has now given permission to vegetable shops, grocery stores, restaurants and tea shops to operate in the state till 10 pm …

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 …

'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 …

Liquor sales decline up to 60% in May-June in states with high Corona cess
4 years, 5 months ago

Liquor sales decline up to 60% in May-June in states with high Corona cess

Live Mint  

States which imposed more than 50 per cent COVID-cess on liquor after the resumption of retail trade post lockdown witnessed an average 59 per cent decline in sales in May and June due to higher tariffs, a report by trade association CIABC claimed. States as Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, J&K and Pudducherry, which had imposed a COVID-cess of 50 per …

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: Odisha allows home delivery of liquor from today, introduces 50% Covid fee
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: Odisha allows home delivery of liquor from today, introduces 50% Covid fee

India Today  

The Odisha government on Saturday allowed home delivery of liquor from May 24 and introduced a 50 per cent special 'Covid fee' on all types of foreign liquor and beer. With the added 50 per cent 'Covid fee', the liquor products and alcoholic beverages would be sold at a higher price. Following the amendment of the relevant provisions under the …

SC Stays Madras HC's Direction To Close Liquor Shops Of TASMAC In Tamil Nadu [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

SC Stays Madras HC's Direction To Close Liquor Shops Of TASMAC In Tamil Nadu [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Court's order directing closure of liquor stores in the State of Tamil Nadu during the lockdown. While effectively allowing liquor stores in the State to be reopened from tomorrow, the Bench comprising of Justices L Nageswara Rao, SK Kaul and BR Gavai also stayed the additional conditions which had been imposed …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth warns ruling AIADMK against reopening liquor outlets
4 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth warns ruling AIADMK against reopening liquor outlets

India TV News  

Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday warned the ruling AIADMK against reopening state-run liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu, saying if it was done, it should not harbour "dreams" of coming to power again, apparently in next year's Assembly elections. His remarks came a day after Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court, seeking a stay against a Madras High Court order directing closure …

Madras HC Orders Closure Of Liquor Shops; Permits Online Sale & Home Delivery [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Madras HC Orders Closure Of Liquor Shops; Permits Online Sale & Home Delivery [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered the closure of alcohol vending outlets in Tamil Nadu till the lifting of lockdown, taking note of huge crowd situation in outlets selling alcohol bottles in retail.The order was passed by a division bench comprising Justices Vineet Kothari and Pushpa Satynarayana. The Madras High Court on Friday ordered the closure of alcohol vending …

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 …

Tamil Nadu records 600 new coronavirus cases, 399 from Chennai alone. Check district-wise details
4 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu records 600 new coronavirus cases, 399 from Chennai alone. Check district-wise details

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu recorded 600 new coronavirus cases on Friday, state health minister C. Vijayabaskar told the media. Of the total cases, 1589 infections were reported from Chennai's Koyambedu Market which has turned into 'Corona wholesale market' with bulk cases. Meanwhile, the Madras High Court today ordered the closure of all state-run TASMAC liquor shops in Tamil Nadu while allowing online …

Supreme Court refuses to order ban on liquor sales, says states can consider home delivery
4 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to order ban on liquor sales, says states can consider home delivery

India Today  

Supreme Court has refused to pass an order to ban liquor sales in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown that has triggered large crowds across states, sparking fears of virus spread. The Supreme Court was hearing a PIL on Friday that sought to ban liquor sales saying overcrowding at liquor shops risk large-scale transmission of coronavirus. The Supreme Court has …

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 …

Liquor shops reopen: How to buy liquor state wise amid Covid-19 contagion
4 years, 8 months ago

Liquor shops reopen: How to buy liquor state wise amid Covid-19 contagion

India Today  

The Government has allowed the sale of liquor in all zones except for the containment areas. Given permission to standalone shops to sell liquor whereas liquor shops in malls and shopping complexes will remain closed. Here is how to buy liquor safely These things are to be kept in mind before buying from liquor shops: First: Norms of social distancing …

Coronavirus Outbreak: BMC orders closure of non-essential shops, including liquor stores, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mumbai
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: BMC orders closure of non-essential shops, including liquor stores, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mumbai

Firstpost  

The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai on Tuesday ordered the closure of all non-essential shops in the city, including liquor stores, after there were violations in social distancing norms. This comes days after the Centre issued revised guidelines on lockdown restrictions and granted permission for liquor stores to open across the country. BMC commisioner Praveen Pardeshi issued the order, saying …

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 …

Lockdown 3.0: Liquor shops open in Chandigarh, shut in Haryana over licence row
4 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown 3.0: Liquor shops open in Chandigarh, shut in Haryana over licence row

India Today  

Under the lockdown 3.0 that began Monday, the north Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of Chandigarh are allowed to open shops and small markets. "The decision has been taken to open the markets and the shops but the liquor shops will be opened after meeting between the government people and the licences" Haryana home minister …

Liquor shops reopen today as India enters Lockdown 3.0. Best memes and jokes online
4 years, 8 months ago

Liquor shops reopen today as India enters Lockdown 3.0. Best memes and jokes online

India Today  

The internet flooded Twitter with memes and jokes as pictures of long queues outside liquor shops surfaced on Monday while India entered Lockdown 3.0. Drinkers after getting the news that liquor shops are open in all zones#LiquorShops pic.twitter.com/gmfB4UyYqo — Sociopath Memer May 4, 2020 Munna bhai as well. Lot of planning involved: Me prepping my roomate before sending him 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 …

'Open liquor shops in Rajasthan', Congress MLA writes to CM Ashok Gehlot
4 years, 8 months ago

'Open liquor shops in Rajasthan', Congress MLA writes to CM Ashok Gehlot

India TV News  

Congress MLA from Sangod, Bharat Singh Kundanpur has written to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot asking him to consider opening liquor shops in the state. However, black market selling of alcohol is booming while the liquor shops remain closed and the economic impact of the same has been massive," he said. Bharat Singh Kundanpur letter to Ashok Gehlot Kundanpur further …

Coronavirus: Chennai saloon owner who kept shop open illegally tests Covid-19 positive, sparks fear
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Chennai saloon owner who kept shop open illegally tests Covid-19 positive, sparks fear

India Today  

A Chennai saloon owner who kept his business open illegally during the nationwide lockdown has tested positive for Covid-19. After the saloon owner from Valasaravakkam municipality area tested positive, the Greater Chennai Corporation has now actively started contact tracing all residents in the region, especially those who visited his saloon in Koyambedu neighbourhood. The incident has sparked fear among residents …

Lockdown: Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place, Sarojini among Delhi markets to remain closed | Check full list
4 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown: Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place, Sarojini among Delhi markets to remain closed | Check full list

India TV News  

The Ministry of Home Affairs in a late-night order on Friday gave some relaxations in the lockdown allowing shops within city limits across the country to open from today. Govt allows opening of neighbourhood, standalone shops amid lockdown | Key takeaways Shops in urban areas, market complexes such as Nehru Place, Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Connaught Place, Khan Market, South …

Allow liquor sale; illicit trade burden on exchequer: CIABC to 10 states
4 years, 9 months ago

Allow liquor sale; illicit trade burden on exchequer: CIABC to 10 states

India TV News  

The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies has urged 10 states to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages saying that a blanket ban during the lockdown to contain coronavirus has resulted in sale of illicit and spurious liquor while causing a burden on exchequer. CIABC Director General Vinod Giri stated in the letter that there are growing reports of sale …

Coronavirus lockdown | Grocers, fuel pumps in Tamil Nadu to be open from 6 am to 2.30 pm from March 29
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Grocers, fuel pumps in Tamil Nadu to be open from 6 am to 2.30 pm from March 29

The Hindu  

From March 29, provisional stores, vegetable and fruit shops and petrol/diesel pumps in Tamil Nadu would be allowed to function only between 6 am and 2.30 pm during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The State also permitted app-based food delivery operators Swiggy and Zomato to operate between 7 am and 9.30 am for breakfast; 12 noon and 2.30 pm for lunch; …

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