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Haryana excise policy: No liquor sub-vend to be allowed in villages with 500 or less people
Taverns shall operate only from enclosed premises approved by the department and would not be visible to passers-by under the policy that has been approved for 21.5 months
Published on May 06, 2025 09:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Haryana: New excise policy spells out curbs for ahatas
One of the biggest changes is a crackdown on ahatas, with a new cap of 1,000 square metres per establishment. Live music and other performances are now banned at these venues, and operating hours have been curtailed—closing time has been advanced from 8am to 4am
Published on May 06, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Only 20 of 48 liquor vends sold in fresh hiccup for Chandigarh administration
Against a reserve price of ₹109 crore for these vends, the department raked in ₹131 crore, a 19% growth in expected revenue ; as per a senior official, the department will consider another round of auction for the unsold 28 vends
Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:28 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
25 and above: Delhi to retain alcohol age bar
The government is examining liquor regulations across six states — Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Karnataka.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 02:50 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Cocktail of hiccups leaves liquor vends in Chandigarh high and dru
Payment delays, court case around excise policy, faulty approval portal freeze liquor supply in Chandigarh; Bacchus lovers head to Mohali and Panchkula for their booze fix
Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh