How states are trying to ‘bypass’ SC’s ‘highway liquor ban’ order
7 years, 11 months ago

How states are trying to ‘bypass’ SC’s ‘highway liquor ban’ order

India TV News  

Stumped by the Supreme Court’s ban on liquor shops within 500 metres of national and state highways coming effective April 1, several state governments are now considering options to get around the apex court’s order fearing huge revenue loss. Hoping to diminish the impact of ban on liquor sale along national and state highways, the state administrations of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have reportedly begun denotifying state highways and declare them as ‘roads’. The Rajasthan government is reportedly trying to denotify State Highways to Urban roads to bypass SC’s liquor ban order. Around 2800 liquor shops situated near the national and state highways in Rajasthan are affected by the Supreme Court order.

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Tamil Nadu: Stalin govt allows serving of liquor in several public places, including sports stadiums
1 year, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Stalin govt allows serving of liquor in several public places, including sports stadiums

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu government brought a special license for allowing the serving of liquor in conference halls, convention centres, marriage halls, banquet halls, sports stadiums and household functions in the state. J Jayalalithaa, after swearing-in as chief minister of the state on May 24, 2016, announced to shut 500 liquor shops and reduce the business hours of State-run liquor shops across …

No more liquor shops along National and State Highways, says SC
3 years, 8 months ago

No more liquor shops along National and State Highways, says SC

India Today  

The Supreme Court issued directions regarding stopping the grant of licenses for the sale of liquor along national and state highways and over a distance of 500 metres from the outer edge of the national or state highways or of a service lane along the highway. As per the orders of the apex court, the Ministry of Road Transport & …

Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth warns ruling AIADMK against reopening liquor outlets
4 years, 10 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 …

Liquor shops in Tamil Nadu ordered to shut, only online sale allowed: Madras High Court
4 years, 10 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 …

Liquor shops reopen in Tamil Nadu with these guidelines. Chennai has to wait
4 years, 10 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 prices hiked by 15% in Tamil Nadu after increase in excise duty, effective from tomorrow
4 years, 10 months ago

Liquor prices hiked by 15% in Tamil Nadu after increase in excise duty, effective from tomorrow

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday hiked the excise duty by 15 per cent on IMFL resulting in a price hike of Rs 10-20 for the tipplers. The liquor retail in Tamil Nadu is a state monopoly run by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation or popularly known as TASMAC. The decision to hike the rates comes a day ahead …

Tamil Nadu to open state-run liquor retail outlets from May 7
4 years, 10 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 …

Liquor shops issue left to states
7 years, 1 month ago

Liquor shops issue left to states

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has allowed the state governments to use their discretion to ascertain whether a liquor shop can be permitted to be located within 500 metres of national/state highways passing through panchayats and municipal areas. In December 2016, the apex court had directed all the states to relocate liquor shops within 500 metres of highways to prevent …

Highway liquor ban does not apply within city limits, Supreme Court clarifies
7 years, 7 months ago

Highway liquor ban does not apply within city limits, Supreme Court clarifies

India TV News  

The ban on sale of liquor along the national and state highways is not applicable to roads that fall inside the city or town areas governed by municipal bodies, the Supreme Court clarified on Wednesday. In an order dated December 15, 2016, the apex had banned liquor sales within 500 metres of national and state highways in the country. But …

Highway liquor ban: SC relaxes regulation on vends in nine districts of Uttarakhand
7 years, 7 months ago

Highway liquor ban: SC relaxes regulation on vends in nine districts of Uttarakhand

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its ban on liquor vends alongside highways in nine districts of Uttarakhand and parts of two other districts from the 500-metre cap. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its ban on liquor vends alongside highways in nine districts of Uttarakhand and parts of two other districts from the 500-metre cap. Earlier, the …

One month after Supreme Court ban, liquor firms see decline in sales
7 years, 8 months ago

One month after Supreme Court ban, liquor firms see decline in sales

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Sales volume at liquor companies have declined between 10% and 19% due to the Supreme Court’s ruling banning the sale of alcohol near all state and national highways. Of that 30%, 10% of outlets have thereafter reopened, India’s largest liquor firm United Spirits Ltd said in a conference call with analysts last Monday. Indeed, Karnataka - one of India’s …

Highway liquor ban: Delhi govt orders re-verification of 40 outlets after owners claim restoration of licences
7 years, 8 months ago

Highway liquor ban: Delhi govt orders re-verification of 40 outlets after owners claim restoration of licences

Firstpost  

The Delhi government has ordered the physical re-verification of around 40 hotels, clubs and restaurants in the city which were sealed due to the Supreme Court’s order banning sale of liquor within 500 metres of highways New Delhi: The Delhi government has ordered the physical re-verification of around 40 hotels, clubs and restaurants in the city which were sealed due …

Ban on sale of liquor along highways in Maharashtra has little effect after first quarter
7 years, 8 months ago

Ban on sale of liquor along highways in Maharashtra has little effect after first quarter

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s ban on sale of alcohol within 500 metres of state and national highways that triggered the closure of over 60 per cent liquor outlets across the state has ceased to have any substantial effect on the volume of alcohol consumption. In the first financial quarter since the ban came into effect on April 1, the overall sale …

Goa may lose Rs 7 crore due to liquor sale ban along highways
7 years, 8 months ago

Goa may lose Rs 7 crore due to liquor sale ban along highways

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: The ban on sale of liquor along the highways is likely to cause a revenue loss of Rs 7 crore to the Goa government, the Assembly was informed today. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, in a written reply tabled in the House, said "the expected loss on non-collection towards renewal of licence fees is estimated at Rs 200 lakh, while …

Liquor ban: Karnataka wrote to union ministry about highway denotification
7 years, 8 months ago

Liquor ban: Karnataka wrote to union ministry about highway denotification

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While the Supreme Court on Tuesday marginally diluted its ban on liquor vends being situated within 500 meters of national and state highways, passing an order allowing states to denotify highways passing through municipal limits in a bid to allow some liquor vendors to carry on, Bengaluru still waits for the promised denotification. There is no clarity whatsoever on …

Highway Liquor Ban: Arunachal & Andaman Too Get Exemption From SC From 500 Mtr Rule
7 years, 8 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Arunachal & Andaman Too Get Exemption From SC From 500 Mtr Rule

Live Law  

Like Sikkim and Meghalaya, now Arunachal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands too will enjoy full exemption from the 500 metre cap on liquor sale on National Highways and State HighwaysIn a relief to the state and the Union territory, the Supreme Court today relaxed the 500-metre cap on liquor vends across the national and state highways there taking into account …

Arunachal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands get exemption from SC highway liquor ban
7 years, 8 months ago

Arunachal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands get exemption from SC highway liquor ban

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands to join the club of Sikkim and Meghalaya, both of which enjoy full exemption from the court's ban on sale of liquor within 500 metres of National and State Highways. On March 31, the north-eastern States of Sikkim and Meghalaya got a full exemption from the 500-m …

SC reprieve to Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman-Nicobar from liquor ban along highways
7 years, 8 months ago

SC reprieve to Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman-Nicobar from liquor ban along highways

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday exempted Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands from its order banning liquor vends within 500 metres of the national and state highways. The apex court passed the order while noting that almost 50 per cent of the state revenue for Arunachal Pradesh came from the sale of liquor and 916 shops out of a …

Liquor ban: Supreme Court no to Tamil Nadu bars, clubs' plea
7 years, 8 months ago

Liquor ban: Supreme Court no to Tamil Nadu bars, clubs' plea

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain applications filed by the Tamil Nadu Bars & Club Owners Association and several others seeking modification of the ban order on liquor within 500 metres of state and national highways and said the present the ban will continue for them as well. The association through its counsel V. Balaji sought …

SC’s liquor ban along highways results in Rs 5000 cr loss for Uttar Pradesh
7 years, 8 months ago

SC’s liquor ban along highways results in Rs 5000 cr loss for Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government has incurred a loss of about Rs 5,000 crore following the Supreme Court’s order banning all liquor shops along national as well as state highways. Of the 8,591 highway liquor shops affected by the Supreme Court order, 2,000 are yet to be relocated while 3,000 shop owners have surrendered their liquor licences, said UP Excise Minister …

Liquor ban: denotifying highways within cities does not violate order, says SC
7 years, 8 months ago

Liquor ban: denotifying highways within cities does not violate order, says SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday prima facie observed that there may be nothing wrong in denotifying particular stretches of highways running inside city limits as city roads and such declassification does not violate its order that national and State highways across the country should be liquor-free zones. The court had said that exempting establishments other than “shops involved in sale …

Highway liquor ban: States can denotify roads and allow bars, says Supreme Court
7 years, 8 months ago

Highway liquor ban: States can denotify roads and allow bars, says Supreme Court

Firstpost  

Supreme Court said that roads within cities can be denotified as national highways, opening a window for liquor shops that were set to lose their license. The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that roads within cities can be denotified as national highways, opening a window for numerous liquor shops that were set to lose their license after a blanket ban …

More than 2,000 liquor shops hit by SC ruling
7 years, 9 months ago

More than 2,000 liquor shops hit by SC ruling

The Hindu  

The impact of the Supreme Court direction that liquor shops and bars, including those in clubs and star hotels, should be relocated beyond 500 metres from the State and national highways was conspicuous across the State on Day 1 of its implementation on Saturday as thousands of outlets and bars had downed shutters. Irrespective of the location of the shops …

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]
7 years, 9 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued a notice on a Petition challenging the Punjab Excise, which allows the sale of liquor at hotels, clubs and restaurants, located within 500 metres of state and national highways. The petition, filed by the President of the Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh, Mr. Harman Singh Sidhu, alleges that the impugned amendment …

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]
7 years, 9 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued a notice on a Petition challenging the Punjab Excise, which allows the sale of liquor at hotels, clubs and restaurants, located within 500 metres of state and national highways. The petition, filed by the President of the Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh, Mr. Harman Singh Sidhu, alleges that the impugned amendment …

Highway Liquor Ban: Kerala Beer Parlours Move SC
7 years, 9 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Kerala Beer Parlours Move SC

Live Law  

A group of Kerala-based beer and wine parlour owners knocked the doors of the Supreme Court today for a clarification of its order to shut down liquor vends within 500 metres of national and state highways from April 1.The issue was mentioned before a vacation bench of Justices R K Agrawal and Deepak Gupta. A group of Kerala-based beer and …

Liquor ban on highways: Shops in Kerala move Supreme Court to seek clarification of its order
7 years, 9 months ago

Liquor ban on highways: Shops in Kerala move Supreme Court to seek clarification of its order

Firstpost  

Several Kerala-based liquor shops owners approached Supreme Court seeking clarification of its order to shut down liquor vends New Delhi: Several Kerala-based beer and wine parlour owners on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification of its order to shut down liquor vends within 500 metres of national and state highways from 1 April. They have claimed that after the …

Tamil Nadu anti-liquor protesters are making state govt coffers run dry
7 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu anti-liquor protesters are making state govt coffers run dry

Firstpost  

The anger of liquor protesters is directed at the Tamil Nadu government which clearly does not wish to give up on the Rs 26,000 crore annual revenue from TASMAC. Forcing the government to shut shop wasn’t easy because, with liquor sales between Rs 3 to 4 lakh everyday, it was one of the highest revenue generators in Tamil Nadu. Political …

Liquor ban on highways: Stretches of national highways turn into local, municipal roads
7 years, 11 months ago

Liquor ban on highways: Stretches of national highways turn into local, municipal roads

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Hundreds of kilometres of national and state highways in states like Maharashtra, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and others have turned into local, municipal or district roads, just a few days after a Supreme Court order banning liquor sale along highways. Last week, the Maharashtra government okayed proposals from three municipal corporations to classify highways passing through their areas to …

‘No liquor ban, new policy to end monopoly’
7 years, 11 months ago

‘No liquor ban, new policy to end monopoly’

Hindustan Times  

Mounting protests and violence over relocation of highway liquor shops has led to around 3000 shop owners surrendering their liquor licences. Of the 8591 highway liquor shops affected by the SC order, 5334 have relocated when protests began with angry women, mostly in rural areas, attacking and looting liquor vends. Some were even set on fire making many wonder if …

Karnataka excise officials exploring ways to help affected liquor vendors
7 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka excise officials exploring ways to help affected liquor vendors

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The state government will not denotify its state highways to accommodate the affected liquor retailers, who would lose their livelihood after September 30, 2017 if they failed to shift from the prohibitory zone of 500 metres from the highways, said sources in the Secretariat. While the message is loud and clear that the Siddaramaiah government will not circumvent the …

Liquor ban on highways: Goa govt plans to approach SC, says CM Manohar Parrikar
7 years, 11 months ago

Liquor ban on highways: Goa govt plans to approach SC, says CM Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the state government is considering moving the Supreme Court for “clarification” on its order banning liquor along highways. The SC on 31 March modified its order banning liquor vends within 500 metres on national and state highways, reducing the distance to 220 metres in areas having a population of up to …

SC liquor ban: Forget ease of doing biz, states should work out ways to at least guarantee certainty
7 years, 11 months ago

SC liquor ban: Forget ease of doing biz, states should work out ways to at least guarantee certainty

Firstpost  

The way out would be to minimise collateral damage while working with stakeholders like the state, the citizens and the central government The Supreme Court order on ban of sale of liquor within 500 metres of highways is not a prohibition order, say restaurant startups, which are looking at the state government to help their cause even as they gear …

Supreme Court's highway liquor ban can be criticised for being simplistic, but not for judicial overreach
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court's highway liquor ban can be criticised for being simplistic, but not for judicial overreach

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court order on 31 March reaffirming its earlier decision to ban liquor vending along the national and state highways has given rise to a whale of protest. The Attorney General of India, the highest law officer of the land, accordingly rendered a legal opinion to the Kerala government — in the aftermath of the 15 December order — …

To escape liquor ban, Rajasthan PWD to de-notify state highways to 'urban'
7 years, 11 months ago

To escape liquor ban, Rajasthan PWD to de-notify state highways to 'urban'

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Public Works Department, is mulling de-notification of state highways to urban highways to shield from the Supreme Court's direction to ban sale of liquor at national and state highways. The apex court in its December 15, 2016 order had ruled that licenses of existing shops along national and state highways will not be renewed after March 31. However, …

SC Order On Highway Liquor Shops Faces Barrage Of Criticism
7 years, 11 months ago

SC Order On Highway Liquor Shops Faces Barrage Of Criticism

Live Law  

The Supreme Court’s judgment in the State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Secretary Home, Prohibition & Excise Dept & Ors v K.Balu, on December 15 last year, and its March 31 modification order in the same case, have earned a lot of criticism in the media. Since 2007, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has consistently advised all …

Liquor stocks dip following SC’s ban on sale along highways
7 years, 11 months ago

Liquor stocks dip following SC’s ban on sale along highways

India TV News  

The Supreme Court’s order saying there will be no sale of alcohol in hotels, restaurants and outlets within 500 metres of state and national highways has dealt a blow to the shares of liquor companies. On Monday, United Spirits Ltd fell 7.9 per cent, Pioneer Distilleries 1.1 per cent, Globus Spirits 2.2 per cent, Empee Distilleries 5.5 per cent, GM …

Liquor ban on highways: Following Supreme Court order, watering holes go dry
7 years, 11 months ago

Liquor ban on highways: Following Supreme Court order, watering holes go dry

Firstpost  

New Delhi/Mumbai: Thousands of watering holes, iconic clubs and swanky pubs went high and dry as authorities went full steam to enforce a Supreme Court order banning liquor sale along highways while states gauged revenue losses. New Delhi/Mumbai: Thousands of watering holes, iconic clubs and swanky pubs went dry as authorities went full steam to enforce a Supreme Court order …

SC upholds ban on liquor outlets on highways; Goa faces the brunt
8 years ago

SC upholds ban on liquor outlets on highways; Goa faces the brunt

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the 15 December liquor ban on state highways but relaxed the rule a little. Noting the 82 per cent forest cover in Sikkim and the peculiar hilly terrain in Meghalaya, the court said, “We are of the view that insofar as the states of Meghalaya and Sikkim are concerned, it would suffice if the …

SC ruling on highway liquor ban
8 years ago

SC ruling on highway liquor ban

The Hindu  

In a significant clarification of its December 15 judgment banning sale of liquor within 500 metres of highways across the country, the Supreme Court has said the ban extends not just to retail liquor outlets but also to bars, pubs and restaurants located on highways. Chandrachud, who wrote the original judgment on December 15, 2016, clarified in a short order …

Highway Liqour Shops: Partial SC Relief Only For Vends In Small Towns; No Exemption For Bars, Hotels [Read Order]
8 years ago

Highway Liqour Shops: Partial SC Relief Only For Vends In Small Towns; No Exemption For Bars, Hotels [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today partially relaxed some conditions on banning liquor vends along national and state highways only for small towns with population less than 20000. Thereby SC clarified that national ban on sale of liquor within a particular distance of NHs or SHS whether it be 220 metres or 500 metres extends to bars, pubs and bars and not …

Supreme Court may relook at liquor order
8 years ago

Supreme Court may relook at liquor order

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated that it will have a re-look at the December 2016 order banning liquor shops within 500 metres of state and national highways across the country, with a view to preventing accidents caused due to drunken driving. With the court giving a deadline of March 31 for closure of all the liquor shops …

Maharashtra to permit restaurants, bars on highways to operate
8 years ago

Maharashtra to permit restaurants, bars on highways to operate

Hindustan Times  

Without waiting for the Supreme Court’s clarification, the Maharashtra government on Friday decided to not prohibit restaurants and bars within 500m of state and national highways, even after April 1. On December 15 last year, the Supreme Court had ordered that all liquor shops along national and state highways across India be shut. It was believed the orders applied not …

Delhi govt to seek clarity from Supreme Court over order to shut liquor vends along highways
8 years ago

Delhi govt to seek clarity from Supreme Court over order to shut liquor vends along highways

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government will be approaching the Supreme Court, seeking clarity on its order of shutting down liquor vends along national and state highways by March 31. The Supreme Court on December 15 had banned all liquor shops within 500 metres of national and state highways across the country, a move aimed at reducing drink driving and road accidents that …

SC Order On Liquor Vends Near Highways Not Applicable To Bars: AG’s Opinion [Read Opinion]
8 years ago

SC Order On Liquor Vends Near Highways Not Applicable To Bars: AG’s Opinion [Read Opinion]

Live Law  

Kindling hope in the mind of those owning bars near highways in Kerala, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has told the Kerala government that the Supreme Court order banning liquor vends within 500 metres of state and national highways does not apply to bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.The AG’s view was reported by the Times of India. Kindling hope in …

Karnataka wants Supreme Court to modify liquor ban on highways
8 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka wants Supreme Court to modify liquor ban on highways

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The state government is likely to seek modification of the Supreme Court order on the ban of liquor vends on national and state highways with effect from April 1, 2017, an official source told this newspaper. Excise Commissioner Manjunath Naik had held a meeting with all the licensees, during which they had voiced their concern of losing their livelihoods …

Read Supreme Court Directions On High Way Liquor Ban [Read Judgment]
8 years, 3 months ago

Read Supreme Court Directions On High Way Liquor Ban [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed the Centre and State Governments to ban sale of liquor along national and state highways. Here are the directions issued by the three Judge bench headed by Chief Justice Thakur in State of Tamil Nadu Vs K.Balu; All states and union territories shall forthwith cease and desist from granting licences for the …

SC's ban on liquor vindicates Bihar govt's prohibition decision: Nitish Kumar
8 years, 3 months ago

SC's ban on liquor vindicates Bihar govt's prohibition decision: Nitish Kumar

Firstpost  

Hailing the Supreme Court order to ban all liquor shops on national and state highways across the country, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said it vindicated prohibition decision in Bihar Madhepura: Hailing the Supreme Court order to ban all liquor shops on national and state highways across the country, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said it …

Ban sale of liquor on all National, State Highways from 1 April: Supreme Court
8 years, 3 months ago

Ban sale of liquor on all National, State Highways from 1 April: Supreme Court

Firstpost  

A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur on Thursday directed to ban liquor on all State Highways. The apex court in its order said all the licenses of liquor shops in and around the National Highways in all the states would be closed. The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a ban on all liquor shops …

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