Government gives in to the demand of liquor lobby
Andhra Pradesh is reducing the number of liquor outlets preparatory to a ban. (Photo: AFP)
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has allowed liquor outlets to remain open for longer hours, from 10 am to 11 pm.
Liquor vends have been demanding longer working hours in order to recoup their losses due to the 45-day shutdown during the coronavirus lockdown in March-April. The lockdown was lifted on May 6 but liquor sales were allowed only until 9 pm.
Prohibition and excise director Sarfaraz Ahmad issued a circular
asking all district prohibition and excise officers and deputy
commissioners of prohibition and excise to take necessary action with
immediate effect.
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