LIQUOR SHOP DISTANCE
HC asks govt not to renew licence of liquor shop near Kanpur school after LKG student moves court
Allahabad High Court stops renewal of liquor shop license near Kanpur school following Atharva Dixit's PIL. Possible closure of Azad Nagar shop after March 31, 2025, due to 'anti-social elements' and legal regulations.
What should be the distance of wine or liquor shop from school or temple? Supreme Court clears confusion
Supreme Court addresses conflicting orders on liquor shop distances near highways and religious/educational sites. Recent review stems from petitions challenging disparities since 2016. Advocates argue against stringent 500-meter rule, citing practical implications. Court acknowledges varying distances, with recent orders reducing buffer zones. Despite past inconsistencies, efforts aim to clarify regulations and mitigate legal disputes.
How tonic fetches the gin: Surrogate deliveries give liquor a home run in NCR
Home delivery of liquor is becoming more accessible in Delhi-NCR through surrogate deliveries made by riders who bring food and groceries home but under the radar of their app-based platforms. The riders place an order, and the rider's phone number is available on the app. They call the rider, make a request, offer a commission, and it's done. The economics ensure that the riders hardly say no to these informal delivery requests.
Uttar Pradesh allows beer shops to have a drinking area from April
Uttar Pradesh introduces a groundbreaking excise policy permitting beer shops to establish separate drinking areas, mirroring BYOB model shops. Under the new regulations effective April 1, 2024, vendors can acquire licenses for a 100-square-foot space near their shops at an annual fee of Rs 5,000. This move aims to deter public drinking in unsanctioned areas and foster revenue growth.
Madhya Pradesh govt orders closure of bar shops; liquor consumption won't be allowed in stores
"All ahatas and shop bars are being shut in the state. From hereon, liquor will be sold at the shops and places of drinking will not be allowed," state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said. Mishra said the distance of liquor shops from educational institutions, girls' hostels and religious places is being increased from 50 meters to 100 meters, while laws to cancel the driving licenses in cases of drunk driving will be made more stringent.
Mumbai shops allowed to open 7 days a week as situation improves in the city
In another important decision, liquor shops in the city have also been permitted to begin counter sales. Earlier only home delivery of liquor was allowed.
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Liquor not a fundamental right, special 70% levy is privilege price, Delhi govt tells HC
The Delhi government opposed a batch of petitions challenging its May 4 notification levying the 'special corona fees' on liquor, and said there was an element of privilege viz-a-viz sale/dealing in liquor and the state is free to regulate it under the excise law. Accordingly the state is also free to impose and recover a price for grant of such privilege.
Liquor shops set to reopen in Tamil Nadu as SC stays Madras HC order on TASMAC outlet closure
Conditions of showing Aadhaar card and rationing the number of bottles too have been eased. Further, the apex court issued notices to the petitioners on whose plea the Madras High Court had banned sale of liquor at shops.
Liquor shops in Kerala to be opened soon; Sales through online mode, says government
However, the date for reopening of the 301 state-run outlets was yet to be finalised and arrangements were being made to ensure that social distancing is maintained, it said.
Hygiene temper must to beat virus that is in no mood to go away
India will need a hygiene temper that alone can create enduring hygienic practices to shut down the virus. For leaders and managers, there is no other way forward but to sustain a Corona responsive behaviour, across all sectors and sections. As lockdown will go, one day, with that an assured level of safety and security would also depart.
Delhi govt issues 4.75 lakh e-tokens to buy liquor
Under the e-token system, customers are given specific time for purchasing alcohol so that there is no violation of social distancing norms by people queuing up outside liquor stores.
Madras High Court orders for TASMAC shops closure as TN crosses 6,000 Covid-19 positive cases
The High Court passed the interim order on Friday as a result of the blatant violation of the conditions that the court had prescribed under which liquor shops could function. These conditions included adhering to social distancing norms while also deploying additional staff to manage the crowd.
States should consider home delivery of liquor during lockdown, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court refused to pass any orders to this effect, but suggested that it could be a better alternative than the chaos which has followed the government decision to open liquor shops during the lockdown.
To avoid overcrowding, Delhi govt launches e-token system for liquor purchase
According to an official statement, the government released a web link - www.qtoken.in - where people will be designated specific time for purchasing liquor after they fill personal details. The e-tokens will be sent on the mobile phones of the registered persons, it said.
Home delivery of liquor to start in Punjab from May 7
The timing of delivery of liquor will be decided by the respective assistant excise and taxation commissioners in consultation with deputy commissioners, the order stated. Only two litres of liquor will be allowed through home delivery to a buyer against a cash memo.
BMC decides to shut all liquor shops in Mumbai, only essential shops to be left open
The corporation also added that all malls, market complexes & markets shall remain closed in urban areas, i.e. areas within the limits of Municipal Corporations and municipalities. However, shops selling essential goods in markets complexes are permitted.
Liquor shops re-open in Telangana; tipplers throng stores
After remaining shut for over a month in view of the COVID-19 lockdown, liquor shops in Telangana re-opened on Wednesday with impatient tipplers forming serpentine queues even before the shutters went up.
Covid-19 impact: Liquor firms fear return of restrictions amid chaos at outlets
Retailers that opened doors in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh noted serpentine queues as tipplers planned stock piling after the long period of prohibition. Several stores across the country ran out of stock by 11 am, executives said.
Will withdraw lockdown relaxations from areas flouting social distancing norms: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said it is sad that people were not maintaining the mandatory six feet or two metre distance from one another at some shops and requested everyone to not take any risk.
Liquor shops to open in TN from May 7 with restrictions: Government
The decision to open the state-run retail outlets across Tamil Nadu was taken after people in districts bordering Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh started making a beeline to liquor shops there which started functioning from Monday, posing a challenge in controlling people's movement, the government said in a release.
Many liquor shops in Delhi shut after crowd turns unruly, fail to follow social distancing norms
According to an official, about 150 government-run liquor shops have been allowed to open from 9 am to 6.30 pm in accordance with the latest lockdown relaxations given by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Delhi govt launches exercise to open liquor shops in non-containment zones
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited and Delhi Consumer's Cooperative Wholesale Store have been given the rights to open liquor shops in public places, except in malls.
State-run liquor shops in Delhi to operate from 9 am to 6.30 pm
According to a government official, about 150 liquor shops have been allowed to open in accordance with the latest lockdown relaxations given by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Maharashtra, Karnataka let liquor shops restart biz, but Kerala waits
Tipplers in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Assam, waiting with bated breath for liquor shops to open amid the Covid-19 lockdown, finally got the good news on Saturday, while those in Kerala were disappointed by their state government.
Sale of liquor to resume from May 4 in Karnataka
Passing the order, the excise commissioner said the retail liquor outlets, the Karnataka State Beverage Corporations Limited (KSBCL) and Mysore Sales International Ltd depots would be allowed to sell liquor from 9 am to 7 pm. The order said there should not be more than five people at the liquor shops and they have to maintain the social distancing.
Delhi may open booze shops due to excise hit
The Delhi government is exploring the possibility of opening liquor shops in the city during the lockdown. The government has asked the excise department to submit a report, suggesting measures to be taken so that it doesn't affect the lockdown. The excise department is likely to submit its report on Tuesday.
Assam allows opening of wine shops from Monday
On Saturday Meghalaya government announced that it has allowed wine shops and bonded warehouses in the State to sell liquor for seven hours a day from April 13 to 17.
Covid-19 lockdown: Liquor companies want shops to be reopened
Industry body tells government suspension of sales only helping illegal trade, hurting revenue of states. Food is an essential commodity and alcohol is classified as food under the Food Safety & Standards Act of 2006. As of March 30, taxes earned by states from the alcoholic beverage sector in 2019-20 totalled Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
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