Chandigarh, May 13: After approving the revised excise policy on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder didn’t make it mandatory for liquor contractors to start home delivery of liquor.
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He decided that the provisions of the existing excise policy would continue to be applicable, but, citing the Supreme Court’s observations in this regard, has left the option with the licensees.
The Supreme Court, it may be recalled, had suggested home delivery/indirect sale of liquor, in its order in a Public Interest Litigation of 8th May 2020, to facilitate social distancing during the period of lockdown.
However, many liquor contractors in Punjab had opposed the move citing various reasons, including shortage of manpower.
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