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300 liquor stores, 4 microbreweries: Host of changes for tipplers in Delhi

Delhi is set to return to the old liquor excise policy regime, which includes opening 300 new liquor shops, and four microbreweries in the city

4 microbreweries to start in Delhi from Sep; mobile app to give more info

Four microbreweries serving draught beer will start operations in Delhi from September first week while a mobile app has been developed to provide information on dry days, liquor brands and their availability, officials said Tuesday. The mAbkaridelhi mobile app will be available in Hindi and English and can be downloaded from Google Play Store from September. The iOS version will be made available shortly, officials said. It will provide a host of information, retail vends in a locality, their timings and also enable searching vends in alphabetical order. The app also has the option to submit feedback, they said. Delhi government agencies are slated to take over the retail liquor business in the city from September 1 following the withdrawal of the Excise Policy 2021-22 after Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena recommended a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in its implementation. Earlier, two microbreweries operated in Delhi one in Connaught Place and another at a five-star hotel

Why states are unwilling to take lessons from Delhi liquor excise saga

The controversy in Delhi reflects the enduring importance of this revenue source for state exchequers

Lutyens' Delhi unlikely to have liquor vends from September 1

Lutyens' Delhi is unlikely to have any liquor shops from September 1 as the NDMC on Wednesday turned down the AAP government's proposal to open five state-run liquor vends under its jurisdiction, civic body functionaries said. There were no government liquor vends in Delhi after the new excise policy was implemented in November 2021. Also, following the government's decision to scrap the policy, all private liquor outlets will shut down by August 31 and only state-run liquor vends will operate in the city. However, a proposal by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) and Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) to now open liquor stores at four locations in NDMC areas has been rejected. Only four state-owned agencies -- DSIIDC, DTTDC, DCCWS (Delhi Consumer's Cooperative Wholesale Store) and DSCSC (Department of Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation) -- will be allowed to operate retail liquor business in the city from

Sisodia writes to CBI, seeks probe into ex-LG's stance on liquor shops

"The Lieutenant Governor (LG) took a u-turn to benefit some liquor shop owners. The LG changed his own policy as approved 48 hours earlier," Manish Sisodia said

Delhi govt likely to open 500 liquor vends from September 1: Report

According to a report, the Delhi govt is likely to operate as many as 500 liquor vends from September 1. The move comes amid the absence of no private players in the retail sale of alcohol

Liquor outlets in Delhi shut as no order on license extension issued yet

Delhi witnessed an unofficial dry day on Monday as liquor vends kept shutters down and no alcohol could be served in hotels, clubs and bars after the expiry of excise licenses after July 31

Delhi faces liquor store crunch as shops shutdown due to bad business

The number of retail liquor stores in the city has gone down by around 200, with many licensees quitting the business due to "financial losses"

Bhopal: Hurling stone at liquor shop act of protest, says Uma Bharti

As per government rules, liquor shops are not allowed near schools and places of worship in the state

HC dismisses pleas to stay AAP govt decision prohibiting discount on liquor

he Delhi government has opposed the pleas while contending that the discounts were giving rise to bootlegging activity

Delhi excise dept orders liquor shops to stop offering discounts

The excise commissioner of Delhi directed liquor shops in the city to stop offering discounts and rebates on alcohol brands

Delhi liquor shops around UP border to remain closed on Wed, Thurs

The liquor shops on Delhi border located within 100 metres to neighbouring Ghaziabad and Noida will be closed for next two days beginning Tuesday evening, due to first phase Assembly polls

HC asks retail liquor dealers to pay licence fee under New Excise Policy

The Delhi High Court Thursday asked retail liquor dealers to pay licence fees to the AAP government under the new Excise Policy from December 1

HC asks Delhi govt to inspect liquor shop site opened in residential area

The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Delhi government to conduct a fresh inspection of a site in the Tri Nagar area where residents have been seeking shifting of a liquor shop opened recently. Justice Rekha Palli, who issued notice and sought response from the Delhi government and Department of Excise, was assured by the counsel for the residents that since they have approached the court, they will immediately call off dharna' at the spot. Keeping in view the nature of grievance raised in the petition, respondents 1 and 2 (Delhi government and Department of Excise) are directed to carry out fresh inspection of the site and file a report, the court said and listed the plea for further hearing on December 13. Delhi government and Department of Excise were represented through standing counsel Santosh Kumar Tripathi and lawyer Arun Panwar. The court also permitted one of the petitioners to be associated with the inspection and he will be informed about the date and time. The ple

Notices to property owners of 34 liquor shops to check compliance: EDMC

About 200 liquor shops are being opened in the East Corporation area

Many liquor lovers complain 'dry day' on day 1 of Delhi's new excise policy

Under the new policy, 849 swanky mall-like liquor vends with walk-in facilities where people can pick their choice of liquor were to be opened to offer people a better alcohol-buying experience

Swanky liquor shops opening in Delhi from today under new excise regime

With a new excise regime coming into effect in Delhi from Wednesday, swanky shops with walk-in facilities are being opened and restaurants will be serving liquor in bottles. According to the new excise policy of Delhi, classy liquor vends will be set up in 32 zones across the city. One retail licensee will have 27 liquor shops per zone. The new policy aims at revolutionising the consumer experience by replacing the existing liquor vends in the nooks and corners of the city with posh and stylish liquor stores spread over at least 500 square feet area with walk-in facility. These shops will be spacious, well lit and air-conditioned. People engaged in liquor trade expressed apprehensions over shortage of alcohol and possible chaos on the first day of the new liquor regime. However, officials of the Excise Department said elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure people do not face any problem. "We have given provisional licences to around 350 shops and registration of over 200

Liquor business: New excise regime to hit Delhi markets from Wednesday

Tuesday was the last business day for nearly 600 government-run liquor shops operating across the national capital

Delhi govt to formally exit retail liquor trade on Tuesday

Nearly 600 vends run by Delhi Government will be shut from Tuesday night

Bespoke bars enjoy a spirited biz as home becomes venue for both work, play

The steady sale of liquor across the country despite restrictions helped