Delhi: 468 liquor shops to be shut from Monday as govt withdraws new excise policy
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: 468 liquor shops to be shut from Monday as govt withdraws new excise policy

India TV News  

Delhi: 468 liquor shops to be shut from Monday as govt withdraws new excise policy Delhi's 468 private liquor shops operating in city will be shut from August 1 as the term of their licences under the excise policy 2021-22 expires on July 31. Highlights The Delhi government on Saturday announced the withdrawal of the new excise policy for time being The 468 private liquor shops operating in the city will be shut from August 1 Sisodia alleged that the BJP was playing "dirty politics" to promote the liquor mafia in Delhi The Delhi government on Saturday announced the withdrawal of the new excise policy for the time being and directed the sale of liquor only through government-run vends, close on the heels of Lt Governor V K Saxena recommending a CBI probe into alleged violations in its implementation. Under the Delhi government's new excise policy, nearly 468 liquor stores are running in Delhi at present. Read | Delhi's old liquor policy to be back from August 1, announces Sisodia; slams BJP for 'threatening shopkeepers' "Under the old regime, the government used to earn a revenue of Rs 6,000 crore, while through the new excise policy the government was set to get Rs 9,500 crore revenue in the entire year," Sisodia said.

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Holi 2025: Are liquor stores open in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad today? — List of the dry cities on March 14
1 week, 6 days ago

Holi 2025: Are liquor stores open in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad today? — List of the dry cities on March 14

Live Mint  

Holi 2025: India is celebrating the festival of colour and triumph of good over evil today, with joyous Holi celebrations across the country. Amid this, the various state governments have declared March 14 a dry day, which means liquor shops will be closed. We take a look at the list of cities where a dry day has been declared and …

Liquor shops near religious places in Uttarakhand to be shut down under new policy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Liquor shops near religious places in Uttarakhand to be shut down under new policy

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has approved a new excise policy for 2025-26 under which all liquor shops located near religious places in the state will be shut down. Officials said licences granted earlier to liquor shops will be reviewed in the light of the new excise policy. It has been decided to cancel the liquor licences of shops near religious …

Licensing violations, lack of transparency, and inadequate quality control: CAG report on Kejriwal govt's Liquor Policy irregularities
1 month ago

Licensing violations, lack of transparency, and inadequate quality control: CAG report on Kejriwal govt's Liquor Policy irregularities

Op India  

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi caused a loss of Rs 2,026 crores to the public exchequer during the period of 2017 to 2021 by its now-scrapped Liquor Excise Policy through violations in licensing, lack of transparency, and inadequate quality control, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General report. Here are the key findings of the CAG report Licencing …

CAG report: Delhi Govt suffered losses of ₹2,000 crore due to liquor policy
1 month ago

CAG report: Delhi Govt suffered losses of ₹2,000 crore due to liquor policy

The Hindu  

The Delhi Government suffered cumulative losses of over ₹2,000 crore due to the 2021-2022 Excise policy for reasons ranging from weak policy framework to deficient implementation, according to a CAG report tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday. Besides, there was loss of revenue to the tune of ₹144 crore due to “irregular grant” of waiver to the licensees because of …

Kejriwal Govt's Liquor Policy Cost Delhi Rs 2,000 Crore: CAG Report
1 month ago

Kejriwal Govt's Liquor Policy Cost Delhi Rs 2,000 Crore: CAG Report

ABP News  

Delhi CAG Report: The Delhi government suffered cumulative losses of over Rs 2,000 crore due to the now-scrapped 2021-2022 excise policy, as per the 'Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' report tabled by CM Rekha Gupta in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. It has pointed out that recommendations of an expert panel, formed to suggest changes …

Delhi Assembly Highlights: CAG report flags ₹2,000-cr loss due to AAP govt's liquor policy; assembly session extended
1 month ago

Delhi Assembly Highlights: CAG report flags ₹2,000-cr loss due to AAP govt's liquor policy; assembly session extended

Live Mint  

Delhi Assembly Session Highlights: The excise policy for 2021-2022, launched by previous AAP-government caused a cumulative loss of ₹2,000, according CAG report tabled by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Tuesday. Delhi Assembly Session CAG Report Updates: Delhi's now-scrapped liquor policy caused a loss of ₹2,000 crore to the government Delhi Assembly Session CAG Report Updates: Delhi's now-scrapped liquor policy caused …

Liquor policy mess: What AAP government promised vs what CAG report found
1 month ago

Liquor policy mess: What AAP government promised vs what CAG report found

India Today  

The now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy formulated by the previous AAP government led to an increased risk of monopolisation and cartel formation as the control of retail licences was concentrated in very few hands, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General report tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. Following the recommendation of the GoM report, the liquor policy 2021-22 granted …

Liquor shops in Cyberabad to remain closed for Legislative Council elections
1 month ago

Liquor shops in Cyberabad to remain closed for Legislative Council elections

The Hindu  

In view of the upcoming elections for the Legislative Council from the Graduates’ and Teachers’ constituencies, liquor establishments in certain areas under the Cyberabad commissionerate will remain closed from 4 p.m. on February 25 to 4 p.m. on February 27. As per the orders issued by Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Avinash Mohanty, all toddy shops, wine shops, bars attached to …

Excise policies face CAG scrutiny in report
1 month, 1 week ago

Excise policies face CAG scrutiny in report

Hindustan Times  

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s audit report on Delhi’s liquor policy between 2017 and 2022 flagged multiple violations in quality control, licensing, pricing, and systemic enforcement failures within the system, according to officials familiar with the findings of the agency. People familiar with the findings say the report pointed to a string of major lapses in quality control, gaps in …

Delhi’s alcohol buyers may head to Noida, Gurugram as UP liquor policy expands options. Check how
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s alcohol buyers may head to Noida, Gurugram as UP liquor policy expands options. Check how

Live Mint  

Residents of Delhi are likely to head to Noida or Gurugram in Uttar Pradesh—their NCR neighbours—to buy alcohol as the stocks in the national capital run low and the new liquor policy announced by the UP government offers varied choices. UP's Noida, Gurugram Gives Options to Delhi Buyers Now, with the UP government approving its Excise Policy for FY25-26, Delhi …

Liquor Shops To Be Closed In Noida Tomorrow? Here's What Govt Order Mandates For Feb 5
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liquor Shops To Be Closed In Noida Tomorrow? Here's What Govt Order Mandates For Feb 5

ABP News  

The stage is set for the high-stake Delhi Assembly Elections on Wednesday as the ruling Aam Aadmi Party eyes a third term and the BJP trying to wrest the control of the state. Though most of the shops and amenities will continue to function on February 5, cinema halls and liquor stores will remain closed on Wednesday in view of …

Delhi Election 2025 voting day: Will schools, liquor shops remain open? Full list of what’s open, what’s closed on Feb 5
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025 voting day: Will schools, liquor shops remain open? Full list of what’s open, what’s closed on Feb 5

Live Mint  

The three-cornered contest in Delhi is set to take place within next 24 hours as all 70 Assembly constituencies vote on February 5, to elect the next ruling government in the national capital. A number of establishments and institutions will remain closed on Wednesday, Delhi voting day. As per the voting day regulations, all liquor shops in Delhi will remain …

Dry Days Alert: Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed on THESE days in February - Check details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dry Days Alert: Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed on THESE days in February - Check details

Live Mint  

Delhi Election 2025: The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol due to dry days on account of the Assembly elections in the city. The excise commissioner of Delhi declared the “dry days” under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses on the day of voting to the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting …

Delhi Excise Dept Sezies 20,000 Bottles Of Illicit Liquor Ahead Of Assembly Polls
2 months ago

Delhi Excise Dept Sezies 20,000 Bottles Of Illicit Liquor Ahead Of Assembly Polls

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government's excise department has seized nearly 20,000 bottles of illicit liquor worth Rs 50 lakh over the last fortnight, since the Model Code of Conduct for the Assembly polls came into force, officials said on Friday. The liquor seized by the excise department after the imposition of the MCC is around 25 per cent of the …

Mint Primer: The twists and turns of Delhi’s liquor policy
2 months ago

Mint Primer: The twists and turns of Delhi’s liquor policy

Live Mint  

Delhi’s liquor policy has seen numerous changes, stirring controversy and confusion over the years. In November 2021, Delhi’s Aam Aadmi Party government privatized liquor sales, largely to increase revenue. This led to over 400 private stores closing, and a return to the days of shops run by four firms: Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Delhi Tourism and Transportation …

Delhi liquor shops to remain closed on THESE days in February. Here’s why
2 months ago

Delhi liquor shops to remain closed on THESE days in February. Here’s why

Live Mint  

Liquor sales in Delhi will remained banned on some days in February due to Delhi Assembly election. The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol in the city from February 3 to 5. A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared "dry days" under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses …

Delhi government delays contentious point-based liquor procurement system
2 months ago

Delhi government delays contentious point-based liquor procurement system

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The Delhi government has postponed its plan to order liquor using a new sales-based points system after widespread objections from market players. “The working committee has taken into cognisance the suggestions given by the various stakeholders in Delhi and has decided not to operationalize the new standard operating procedure, which would otherwise have led to a disproportionate …

Delhi Assembly elections: No liquor in national capital on these dates due to polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly elections: No liquor in national capital on these dates due to polls

India TV News  

The Delhi government banned the sales of liquor in the national capital due to upcoming assembly elections. A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared "dry days" under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses on the day of voting to the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting day. Dry days in Delhi in two phases "It is …

Small liquor firms decry Delhi's new point-based procurement system as favouring bigger brands
2 months, 1 week ago

Small liquor firms decry Delhi's new point-based procurement system as favouring bigger brands

Live Mint  

Small and medium alcohol companies have objected strongly to a plan being considered by the Delhi government to order liquor using a new sales-based points system that they said would favour their bigger rivals. The Delhi excise department said it had received complaints that a “comprehensive selection" of liquor brands is not being offered in the lower-price segment and that …

Excise department plans to reopen liquor shops in city malls before Christmas
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Excise department plans to reopen liquor shops in city malls before Christmas

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Excise Department is planning to open premium alcohol shops in city malls before the year ends. The Excise Department’s decision to open premium alcohol shops in city malls is a move to capitalize on this trend and recover from the disruptions caused by the 2021-22 liquor policy withdrawal, officials said. This scheme was first introduced in the …

Liquor shops remaining open beyond stipulated time in Bhubaneswar to face action
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Liquor shops remaining open beyond stipulated time in Bhubaneswar to face action

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With the new BJP government adopting a strict approach to regulating sale and consumption of liquor in the state, the Excise department has warned all shops, including ‘On’ shops, in the Capital city to abide by the permitted timing or face action. The district excise office, Bhubaneswar, in a circular to all the officers-in-charge, inspectors and deputy superintendents of …

Odisha not to allow opening of new liquor shops
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha not to allow opening of new liquor shops

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, on Thursday, said that Odisha would not allow the opening of new liquor shops in the State and stop sale of illicit liquor in the market. We are going to simplify the existing excise policy,” said State Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. Excise revenue is one of the major sources of income for the State There …

24x7 liquor store opened at Delhi airport
8 months, 1 week ago

24x7 liquor store opened at Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

A 24x7 liquor store was thrown open for public in the domestic arrival wing of Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International airport on Saturday evening — nearly two years after it was shut due to change in excise policy following a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy 2021-2022. The …

Muharram 2024: Are liquor shops closed in Delhi on Ashura, July 17? Check the list of dry days here
8 months, 1 week ago

Muharram 2024: Are liquor shops closed in Delhi on Ashura, July 17? Check the list of dry days here

Live Mint  

In observance of Muharram on July 17, various cities and states across India have announced the closure of liquor shops. The Delhi government's excise department has also issued an order directing liquor shops to remain shut for four days between July and September. The Delhi government has designated the following days as dry days between July and September: Muharram, July …

Liquor stores shut in Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram ahead of sixth phase polling
10 months ago

Liquor stores shut in Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram ahead of sixth phase polling

India TV News  

Ahead of the Phase 6 polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, liquor stores and other licensed premises in Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurugram on will remain shut till May 25. Dry Days in Delhi According to a notification issued by the excise department, liquor stores and other licensed premises in Delhi will be closed nearly 48 hours before the end …

Liquor shops to remain shut for 48 hours ahead of LS polls on May 25
10 months, 1 week ago

Liquor shops to remain shut for 48 hours ahead of LS polls on May 25

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: The Gurugram district administration on Sunday issued directions that all liquor shops will remain closed for 48 hours ahead of the Lok Sabha election on May 25, when Gurugram goes to polls. According to the directions issued by deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav on Sunday, liquor shops in Gurugram district shall remain closed from 6 pm on May 23 to …

Eid ul-Fitr 2024: Are liquor stores closed today? Check full list of upcoming dry days in Delhi, other states
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Eid ul-Fitr 2024: Are liquor stores closed today? Check full list of upcoming dry days in Delhi, other states

Hindustan Times  

On account of Eid ul-Fitr on April 11, it will be a dry day in several states and cities in India. In Delhi, the excise department issued a detailed order, declaring five dry days in the city, which includes the day of the Eid festival. Dry days: In Delhi, the excise department issued a detailed order, declaring five dry days …

UP govt extends liquor sales timings for Christmas, New Year. Check new timings
1 year, 3 months ago

UP govt extends liquor sales timings for Christmas, New Year. Check new timings

Live Mint  

In the wake of upcoming festivities around Christmas and New Year, the excise department of Uttar Pradesh has decided to keep the liquor shops open till 11:00 PM across the state. Recently, the excise department has made certain changes to the liquor policy and allowed people to consume beer within 100 sq ft of their vends. Target of ₹ 58,000 …

Uttar Pradesh government extends liquor shop timings for Christmas, New Year's eve
1 year, 3 months ago

Uttar Pradesh government extends liquor shop timings for Christmas, New Year's eve

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh news: Ahead of Christmas and New Year's, the Uttar Pradesh government has extended the liquor sale timings by an hour, till 11:00 pm on Christmas eve as well as New Year's Eve, said the Excise Department today. A notification issued by the department on Saturday said that the liquor shops across Uttar Pradesh will remain open till 11 …

Liquor supply improves in Delhi some brands still unavailable
1 year, 5 months ago

Liquor supply improves in Delhi some brands still unavailable

Hindustan Times  

After a gap of over two weeks, the supply of liquor in Delhi has finally improved, just in time for pre-Diwali celebrations. Of the 930 hotels, clubs and restaurants in the city, 910 have renewed their licences, while around 110 wholesalers have got fresh licences -- a mandatory requirement to continue business after the Delhi government extended the existing excise …

Don’t stock up, Delhi! Not all liquor stores will be shut during G20
1 year, 6 months ago

Don’t stock up, Delhi! Not all liquor stores will be shut during G20

Hindustan Times  

Since the government has announced a holiday for schools and offices for September 8 to 10 — due to the G20 Summit and to meet the requirement of ease of movement of a barrage of VVIPs — many have been rushing to the liquor shops to stock up their bars. Hence, I’ve already bought four bottles of whiskey and two …

How many liquor bottles can you carry in Delhi Metro?
1 year, 8 months ago

How many liquor bottles can you carry in Delhi Metro?

Firstpost  

Delhi Metro passengers may not be able to carry two sealed liquor bottles as the excise department has said DMRC’s new rule is ‘contrary to the law’. Citing the city’s excise rules, the officials want to change the norm to only one bottle per person Nearly a month after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that passengers can carry two …

'Contrary to the law': Delhi Excise Department seeks change in Metro train norms for carrying liquor bottles
1 year, 8 months ago

'Contrary to the law': Delhi Excise Department seeks change in Metro train norms for carrying liquor bottles

India TV News  

'Contrary to the law': Delhi Excise Department seeks change in Metro train norms for carrying liquor bottles 'Contrary to the law': Delhi Excise Department red-flagged the relaxation and sought it to be changed for being contrary to the law. The Excise Department of the Delhi government sought changes in DMRC's decision to allow commuters to carry two sealed liquor bottles …

Under old excise policy, Delhi retail liquor trade records sharp decline: Data
1 year, 8 months ago

Under old excise policy, Delhi retail liquor trade records sharp decline: Data

Live Mint  

Delhi's excise department has mopped nearly ₹1,700 crore in excise duty and value-added tax in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, as per the official data. The retail trade in liquor recorded a sharp decline as compared to the same period last year when the now-scrapped excise policy of the city government was in place. In the national capital, …

Delhi Metro allows two sealed bottles of 'alcohol' per person | DETAILS
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Metro allows two sealed bottles of 'alcohol' per person | DETAILS

India TV News  

Delhi metro news : Two sealed bottles of alcohol per person is permitted to be carried inside Delhi Metro, according to revised norms, officials said on Friday. Carrying of alcohol was banned in the Delhi Metro till recent except on the Airport Express Line, the DMRC said in a statement. "However, subsequently, a committee comprising officials from the CISF and …

Carrying alcohol permitted on Delhi Metro now, limit for every commuter is…
1 year, 8 months ago

Carrying alcohol permitted on Delhi Metro now, limit for every commuter is…

India Today  

The Delhi Metro on Friday stated that a passenger can carry up to two sealed bottles of alcohol. Responding to a Twitter user’s query, which has now been deleted, the official handle of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweeted, “2 sealed bottles of alcohol is allowed in Delhi Metro.” Hi. — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation I àä•àåƒàäªàäïàä¾ àä®àä¾àä¸àåàä• àäªàä¹àäèàå‡àä‚😷 June …

Delhi's retail liquor trade records sharp fall compared to Q1FY23
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi's retail liquor trade records sharp fall compared to Q1FY23

Firstpost  

According to a report prepared by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies, the retail liquor trade in the national capital has reported a sharp decline compared to the first quarter of 2022, when the scrapped excise policy of AAP-led Delhi government was in place. Despite all the disruptions related to the excise policy changes and the non-availability of many …

Delhi Government extends old Excise policy for six months
2 years ago

Delhi Government extends old Excise policy for six months

The Hindu  

The Delhi Government has decided to extend the old Excise policy for six months as a new policy is yet to be framed, said the government spokesperson on March 15. The Central Bureau of Investigation on February 26 arrested then Delhi Excise Minister and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of …

Capital added 200 liquor shops since September 1; total at 566
2 years, 2 months ago

Capital added 200 liquor shops since September 1; total at 566

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government’s excise department has expanded the network of government-run liquor stores in the Capital since September 1, when the 2020-21 excise policy came into force and the state opened 350 liquor vends, government data shows. In the future, excise officials said, the department may also propose to include private players in Delhi’s liquor space. The Capital’s retail liquor …

Delhi government gives nod to six dry days from Jan 26 to Mar 31
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi government gives nod to six dry days from Jan 26 to Mar 31

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has approved six dry days between January 26 and March 31, officials aware of the development said on Monday. Under the now-scrapped excise policy 2021-22, Delhi had only three dry days a year, but as the city has reverted back to the pre-2021 excise policy, the Capital has 21 dry days a year. The government approved a …

New liquor policy in Delhi may permit private vends, late-night bars
2 years, 2 months ago

New liquor policy in Delhi may permit private vends, late-night bars

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government is planning on a new liquor policy that could reduce the legal age floor for alcohol consumption from 25 to 21, allow private- as well as government-run vends, and extend the deadline for serving alcoholic drinks from 1am to 3am in the national capital, according to people aware of the plans. Representational image The policy is being …

‘Delhi spent over ₹21crore on lawyers’ fees in 2021-2022
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Delhi spent over ₹21crore on lawyers’ fees in 2021-2022

Hindustan Times  

From zero expenditure on lawyers in 2020-21, the Delhi government’s excise department spent ₹21.32 crore on fees to senior lawyers in 2021-22 and 2022-23, mostly on account of the legal cases related to its controversial liquor policy, according to documents seen by HT. In total, including the amount spent by the excise department, in 2021-22 and 2022-23 up to November …

Delhi L-G eases licensing norms; restaurants/bars in 5 & 4-star hotels to operate 24x7
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi L-G eases licensing norms; restaurants/bars in 5 & 4-star hotels to operate 24x7

The Hindu  

The new year is beginning on a high note for restaurants and bars in five-star and four-star hotels in the city as these establishments can now stay open round-the-clock. Sources said the same will now be sent to the National Informatics Centre to bring about necessary changes in the new application undertaking and thereafter uploading the same on the MHA …

Top liquor brands miss Delhi festive spirit
2 years, 5 months ago

Top liquor brands miss Delhi festive spirit

Live Mint  

Liquor lovers in the Delhi may not have access to their favourite brands this Diwali as multiple issues are plaguing the new Excise Policy 2022-23, which was put into place in September. Nita Kapoor, chief executive of the International Spirits and Wines Association of India, representing the interests of several of the top alcohol companies, said that the IMFL industry …

Delhi govt gets ₹768 crore from liquor sale in September
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi govt gets ₹768 crore from liquor sale in September

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has collected ₹768 crore excise revenue in 30 days from excise duty, VAT, license fees, etc. under the current excise regime in which four Delhi government agencies are running 400 liquor stores across the city, said a senior official of the excise department. The Delhi government scrapped the new excise policy 2021-22 as lieutenant governor VK Saxena …

Delhi faces liquor crisis as many brands left off shelves
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi faces liquor crisis as many brands left off shelves

India Today  

Delhi is grappling with a shortage of liquor, and some of the major brands are disappearing from the shelves of liquor vents in the national capital. There has also been a 40 per cent decline in football for restaurants as many major liquor brands vanished from shelves. Private liquor shops were replaced by Delhi government vends from September 1 as …

Delhi govt. earns ₹269.08 crore revenue from liquor sales this month
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt. earns ₹269.08 crore revenue from liquor sales this month

The Hindu  

Of the 500 Delhi government-run liquor vends, 350 vends have reported an average daily sale of ₹8 lakh since September 1, when the AAP government reverted to its old excise regime. Nearly ₹269.08 crore has been collected in excise revenue by these vends within the first six days of the month, according to government data. Following this, on July 31 …

What was Delhi’s now-scrapped excise policy trying to do? | In Focus podcast
2 years, 6 months ago

What was Delhi’s now-scrapped excise policy trying to do? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

In November 2021, the Delhi government rolled out a new excise policy. The new policy effectively took the government out of the liquor retailing business and handed it over to private players. The Delhi government withdrew the policy and announced that from September 1, the state would revert to the old regime for a period of six months until a …

Liquor shops opened at Delhi metro stations | Details here
2 years, 6 months ago

Liquor shops opened at Delhi metro stations | Details here

India Today  

In a move welcomed by tipplers, the Delhi government excise department started selling liquor in metro stations beginning Saturday to meet the demand of customers. Excise department officials faced a challenge due to the non-opening of liquor shops in 67 non-conforming areas. The allowance of licensees to open additional shops in conforming areas in lieu of non-conforming wards without approval …

Delhi govt opens liquor stores at metro station premises
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt opens liquor stores at metro station premises

Live Mint  

With an eye on better sales owing to high footfall, the Delhi excise department has started opening liquor shops at metro station premises, said officials as quoted by news agency PTI. A senior Excise department official said that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is being approached by the government undertakings to get permission for opening liquor shops at other stations, …

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