Excise
The ͏n͏e͏wly-e͏le͏c͏t͏ed BJP gove͏rn͏me͏nt i͏n ͏Odisha is͏ e͏x͏ploring t͏h͏e p͏ossibi͏lity ͏of phasing in a͏ liquor ban ͏͏across the st͏a͏te. Nityananda Gond, O͏disha͏'s soci͏͏al s͏ecu͏r͏i͏͏ty minist͏er, underscored͏͏ the detrime͏ntal i͏mpa͏͏ct of ͏alcohol add͏iction o͏n͏ socie͏ty, emph͏asizing the...
In a n͏oteworthy move͏, ͏the Goa gove͏rnme͏nt has amended ͏ex͏cise͏ law͏s ͏to allow new pubs ͏a͏nd liquor outlets to op͏en wit͏hin 100 meters of educ͏ational or religious ͏institutions,͏ albeit wi͏th the conditi͏on that ͏the license fees...
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Travelers rejoice: Delhi airport to introduce two new liquor vends for domestic flyers
In a si͏gnificant d͏evelop͏ment ͏for travelers, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will͏ ͏soon feature liquor shops tailored for domestic ͏fli͏ghts. T͏he Delhi͏ Consumers' Cooperative...
Telangana plans to curb home delivery of liquor, authorities set to enforce stricter regulations
With the emergence of numerous mobile apps and individuals providing liquor delivery services to entice customers, the Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department is mobilizing...
Haryana takes bold step as first state to prohibit plastic bottles for locally produced liquor
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala announced on Sunday that, beginning March 1, country-made liquor would no longer be sold in plastic bottles.This move...
Delhi’s excise department rides high on soaring liquor sales, notching a 9% revenue surge in Q3 2023-24
Riding the wave of increased sales attributed to a growing number of shops and improved brand availability, the revenue of Delhi government’s excise department...
Delhi govt bars independent restaurants from using P-10 liquor permits
The Delhi government has instructed its agencies to refrain from granting P-10 liquor permits to independent restaurants organizing events and parties. The decision is...
Maharashtra Govt forms committee to explore tax reduction on beer to boost sales and revenue
With the goal of encouraging the consumption of healthier beverages, the Maharashtra government has established a committee to evaluate the feasibility of reducing taxes...
Delhi govt extends existing excise regime for six more months amidst ongoing investigations
The Delhi government has opted to extend the existing excise regime for an additional six months, citing concerns about introducing a new policy while...
Radico Khaitan accused of underpaying INR 1,078.09 Crore in excise duty and taxes, CAG report reveals
The Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India has brought attention to an instance of Radico Khaitan Ltd, the producer of 8 PM whisky...
Haryana to permit large offices to serve beer and wine on their premises, marking a first for India
In a first for its kind in India, the state of Haryana is set to allow large offices to serve beer, wine, and ready-to-drink...
Uttar Pradesh excise department breaks revenue record, surpasses INR 41 Crore mark in 2022-23 financial year
The excise revenue collection in Uttar Pradesh during the 2022-23 financial year is not only the highest in the state's history, but it has...
Punjab government sets minimum and maximum rates for beer to maintain affordability
The Punjab Excise and Taxation Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, announced on Thursday that his department has established a range of minimum and maximum prices...