Alert Tasmac to sell 90 ml liquor bottles Tasmac to introduce 90ml liquor bottles in Tamil Nadu by Diwali, offering a more affordable packaging option and aiming to assess demand through comparisons with neighboring states. By Spiritz Desk 04 Jul 2024
Alert Punjab limits IMFL purchase for liquor retailers Punjab government's new policy limits liquor retailers to 1,000 IMFL cases per month, necessitating permits for additional purchases. This could potentially escalate black market activities in the state. By Spiritz Desk 03 Jul 2024
Alert Rajasthan’s auctioning of liquor vends faces impediments Facing challenges in renewing licenses for 2,829 of 7,662 liquor vends, Rajasthan’s excise department seeks new bidders online until July 4th to meet its targets. By Spiritz Desk 02 Jul 2024
Alert TN for increased penalties related to illicit liquor Following the Kallakurichi tragedy, Tamil Nadu's assembly has passed a bill to significantly increase penalties for illicit liquor offenses, including life sentences and hefty fines, while also moving to reduce Tasmac outlets. By Spiritz Desk 01 Jul 2024
Alert Goa govt decision criticised by trade body Goa government faces criticism for permitting bars and liquor stores to operate close to educational and religious sites, with additional licence fees imposed under new excise rules. By Spiritz Desk 29 Jun 2024
Alert Liquor vends at IGI Airport to reopen soon After a two-year closure tied to the scrapping of its excise policy, the Delhi government plans to reopen liquor stores at IGI Airport’s T3, servicing domestic arrivals starting July, under the Delhi Consumers' Cooperative Wholesale Store Ltd. By Spiritz Desk 26 Jun 2024
Alert HC denies bail to Kejriwal The Delhi High Court has suspended the bail of CM Arvind Kejriwal, granted earlier by a trial court, citing insufficient evaluation of case materials. The Supreme Court will revisit the matter on 26th June following the HC's decision. By Spiritz Desk 25 Jun 2024
Alert SC defers Kejriwal's bail plea The Supreme Court has deferred Arvind Kejriwal's bail order to after the Delhi High Court rules on the matter, with the next hearing scheduled for 26th June. This follows Kejriwal's challenge to the High Court's stay on his bail in the liquor policy case. By Spiritz Desk 24 Jun 2024
Alert Decrease in prices of premium liquor in Karnataka Following CM Siddaramaiah's budget announcement, Karnataka introduces a tax reform on premium liquor to decrease prices and stimulate the local alcohol sector, effective July 1. The public can raise objections to this new policy until it's finalized. By Spiritz Desk 22 Jun 2024