Liquor shops will remain closed for 5 days in Delhi, Excise Department released ‘dry day’ list
In the capital Delhi, liquor shops will remain closed across the city on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on May 1. Delhi government has issued an order in this regard. According to the government’s decision, the sale of liquor will be completely banned not only on May 1 but also on many dates in the coming months. Some special days from May to September have been declared ‘dry days’, on which there will be no sale of any kind of liquor in the capital. It has also been made clear in the order that strict action will be taken against those who violate the rules. The administration has instructed all the licensees to keep their establishments completely closed on the prescribed days and ensure compliance with the rules.
Delhi government has issued strict guidelines for license holders, which will be mandatory to follow. According to the government order, not only the liquor shops will remain closed on Dry Day, but the sale and service of liquor will also be completely banned in bars, clubs and restaurants. This means that liquor will not be sold or supplied in any form these days. Like every year, this time too the Delhi government has declared dry days keeping in mind various religious, social and important occasions. These dates will be strictly monitored under excise rules.
When will liquor shops remain closed?
This decision has been implemented under the provisions of Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010. According to the Excise Department, the sale, supply and service of liquor will be completely closed in the capital on scheduled dates. The declared ‘dry days’ mainly include Buddha Purnima – 1 May, Eid-ul-Zuha – 27 May, Muharram – 26 June, Independence Day – 15 August, Janmashtami – 9 September. Liquor shops will remain closed on all these dates and liquor will not be served in bars, clubs and restaurants.
According to the order, this ban will be applicable to all liquor shops and business premises in the city. However, some larger hotels that have special licenses may be granted limited exemptions. Apart from this, clear instructions have been given to all the license holders to compulsorily display the order related to Dry Day on the notice board of their respective establishments, so that the customers can get information in advance. The Excise Department has warned that violation of the order will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Strict action will be taken against those who break the rules, including license suspension or cancellation.
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