Delhi Announces Five Dry Days for Liquor Sales from May to September
Delhi: 5 dry days in May-September; liquor shops to remain shut
The Economic Times
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The Delhi government has announced five dry days from May to September during which liquor shops will remain closed. The designated days include Buddh Purnima, Bakrid, Muharram, Independence Day, and Janmashtami, as per the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010.
- 01Five dry days declared by the Delhi government.
- 02Dry days include important religious and national observances.
- 03Liquor sales will be restricted, but hotels with specific licenses can serve liquor.
- 04Licensees must display the dry day order prominently.
- 05All licensed premises must remain closed on these days.
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The Delhi government has announced five dry days during which liquor shops will be closed, as per an order from the excise department. The dry days include Buddha Purnima on May 1, Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) on May 27, Muharram on June 26, Independence Day on August 15, and Janmashtami on September 9. According to the provisions of Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, all licensed liquor establishments must observe these days as dry days. However, hotels with L-15 and L-15 F licenses are permitted to serve liquor to residents. Licensees are required to display the dry day order prominently at their premises, and all business operations must cease on these specified days.
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This decision affects liquor sales in Delhi, impacting both consumers and businesses during these significant dates.
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