Delhi pushes for temporary liquor licence

Following complaints on violation of excise norms, Delhi government has asked the operators of all banquet halls, farmhouses and halls at events, parties and wedding functions to register with the excise department in advance to get the mandatory temporary P-10 licence to serve liquor in their premises.

Deputy Commissioner (Excise) has informed that the online registration without any payment can be done to get the prescribed licence. Any violation of this provision may In case any debar the premises for at least three months in the first case, the order stated and for one year for repeat violation.

P-10 licence can be obtained on paying Rs 10,000, except for motels, banquet halls and farmhouses where the fee is 15,000.