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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

Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini chairs a cabinet meeting in Chandigarh on Monday. (ANI)
Published on May 06, 2025 09:36 AM IST
By, 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

The move comes after years of citizen complaints, investigative reports by HT, and widespread regulatory violations—especially in Gurugram and Faridabad—where ahatas were found hosting unlicensed live shows, operating commercial kitchens, expanding into multi-storey entertainment spaces. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT)
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

The highest bid of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12.31 crore came for a liquor vend located in Sector 61 market, against a reserve price of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.57 crore. (Unsplash)
Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:28 AM IST
By, 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.

25 and above: Delhi to retain alcohol age bar
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 02:50 AM IST
ByAlok 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

Liquor companies have stalled supplies due to unpaid dues, contractors are also not sourcing stock amid court proceedings around the excise policy and the excise department’s sluggish online system has created an application bottleneck. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:30 AM IST
By, Chandigarh
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