Representational image of a liquor retail shop in Andhra Pradesh. (DC File image)

The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the deadline for submission of applications for allotment of 807 liquor retail shops (A4) under the new excise policy for 2026-27 by three days, until midnight on October 6.

State Excise Commissioner Ch. Sridhar said on Thursday that the applications would be scrutinised on October 7, followed by a draw of lots on October 8 to allot licences to eligible applicants. Of the 807 liquor retail shops, 799 are in the open category and eight are reserved.

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