New excise policy for Chandigarh, restaurants, hotels, bars can stay open till 3 Am
Chandigarh, April 2, 2022: The Chandigarh administration on Saturday announced to extend the closing time of bars and hotels by two hours. Presently, hotels and bars in UT can stay open till 1am and with the extension announced in the excise policy for 2022-23, they will remain open till 3am.
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In another major development, 3 star and 4 star hotels have been allowed to serve liquor round the clock. Earlier, bars and clubs were allowed to remain open till 1am and most places would start winding up from 12.30am.
In a Press note released mentions, “The new Excise Policy aims at balancing the aspirations of the consumers, manufacturers, wholesalers/retailers and the Government. Some of the salient features of this Policy are: 1. 65 degree proof of Country Liquor has been introduced apart from the existing 50 degree proof and 60 degree proof. This will increase choice for the consumers and make better quality of Country Liquor available. To curb spurious liquor, pilfer proof seals made mandatory in Country Liquor bottles.”
“Only 50% of the basic quota of Country Liquor will be distributed equally amongst the Bottling Plants and 50% of the basic quota will be kept open. Further, additional quota will also be kept open. This will increase choice to the Retail vends to obtain supplies as per their choice of bottling plant and brand. 4. Overall basic quota has been reasonably increased by 13.4% as per consultation with stakeholders.”
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-PTC News
