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Keralam Halts Processing of New Liquor Licences Amid Policy Review
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What Happened?
Keralam's Deputy Excise Commissioners have been instructed to stop processing new liquor licences until the state government finalizes its policy for 2026-27. This decision follows a dispute over previous licence approvals.
Key points
- The instruction to halt new liquor licences was issued by Additional Excise Commissioner R Jayasankar.
- The decision follows the suspension of two Deputy Excise Commissioners over previous licence approvals.
- Applicants must reapply once the new policy is established, under revised conditions.
- Excise Minister M Liju expressed dissatisfaction over licences granted under the previous government.
- The new liquor policy is expected to be announced by the end of November.
Key insights
- The halt in licence processing may delay the establishment of new bars and liquor outlets.
- The government's review of the liquor policy reflects ongoing tensions regarding previous approvals.
- This situation may lead to increased scrutiny of the liquor licensing process in Keralam.
Why it matters
This decision could impact businesses awaiting new liquor licences in Keralam.
Source
India Today
