Closure of Tasmac Outlets in Salem District Exceeds Initial Projections
22 Tasamc outlets shut in Salem district

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In Salem district, 22 Tasmac outlets have been closed due to their proximity to schools, temples, and bus stands, exceeding the initial target of 20. This action follows Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's directive to shut down 717 outlets across the state.
- 01The closure of Tasmac outlets is part of a larger initiative affecting 717 outlets statewide.
- 02The initial target was 20 outlets, but 22 have been closed so far in Salem district.
- 03Outlets have been shut down in various locations including Old Bus Stand, Raiyladi Street, and New Bus Stand.
- 04A proposal is pending to close an additional outlet near a school, potentially raising the total to 23.
- 05The closures are in response to concerns about the outlets' proximity to educational institutions and places of worship.
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In Salem district, officials have shut down 22 Tasmac outlets that were located near schools, temples, and bus stands, surpassing the initial target of 20 closures. This action stems from an order issued by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, which mandates the closure of 717 Tasmac outlets across Tamil Nadu that operate within 500 meters of educational institutions, places of worship, and bus stands. The closures began on May 12, with multiple outlets being shut down over several days, including those at the Old Bus Stand and Raiyladi Street in Attur. Additional closures occurred on May 13 and May 14, with the most recent closures taking place on June 5 and June 6. Tasmac officials have also proposed closing one more outlet near a corporation middle school, which would increase the total number of closed outlets to 23 once approved. This initiative aims to address community concerns about the presence of alcohol outlets close to sensitive locations.
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The closure of Tasmac outlets aims to promote a safer environment around educational institutions and religious sites in Salem district.
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