Alert Telangana seeks pending excise duty from liquor suppliers The Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited (TSBCL) has issued notices to IMFL and beer suppliers, seeking the remaining 70 percent Excise Duty (ED) or Countervailing Duty (CVD) on drain out stock from depots for the period 2020-21 to 2022-23. By Spiritz Desk 02 Dec 2024
Alert Himachal hikes liquor permit fee for wedding As per the norms, after complying with the set procedures and fee payment, applicants will be eligible to keep six crates each of whisky and beer at the venue. For an unlimited liquor quota, the permit fee has been fixed at Rs 1,700. By Spiritz Desk 02 Dec 2024
Alert Rajasthan to extend liquor vends operation hours This proposal was discussed with stakeholders during a meeting on the upcoming excise policy. Key suggestions include aligning liquor stock with annual license fee, ensuring uninterrupted supply, renewing existing licenses, By Spiritz Desk 02 Dec 2024
Alert Kerala to open super premium liquor outlets The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) is set to open super premium liquor outlets in four key locations—Thrissur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, and Kumarakom. With this move, the corporation aims to cater to the high-end market. By Spiritz Desk 30 Nov 2024
Alert Meghalaya to roll out liquor tracking system Meghalaya is gearing up to launch a QR code-based track-and-trace system for IMFL bottles in the coming months. By Spiritz Desk 21 Nov 2024
Alert Karnataka's liquor vendors’ association withdraws strike The Federation of Wine Merchants Association of Karnataka called off its one day shutdown call issued for all liquor outlets in the state after a meeting with the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Tuesday. By Spiritz Desk 20 Nov 2024
Alert Patna HC criticises Bihar’s alcohol ban The Patna High Court has observed that the alcohol prohibition law in Bihar has given rise to unauthorised trade of liquor. By Spiritz Desk 18 Nov 2024
Alert Liquor shops to down shutters in Karnataka The Karnataka Wine Merchants Federation has called for a state-wide liquor strike on November 20th in protest against alleged corruption within the Karnataka Excise Department. By Spiritz Desk 15 Nov 2024
Alert SC admits plea on age verification at liquor vends The Supreme Court has sought a reply from the Union Government on a plea seeking direction for an effective protocol and comprehensive policy to enforce mandatory consumers’ age verification at liquor vends. By Spiritz Desk 12 Nov 2024