Liquor shops in India to open from Monday but on some conditions
The government has, however, made it clear that strict social distancing norms will be in place in the liquor shops.
Liquor shops will be allowed to open in all the three zones including standalone stores in Red zones, except containment areas.
States had been pushing the central government for permission to open liquor shops as it provides a large tax collection.
The liquor and paan shops inside malls or shopping complexes will not be allowed to operate.
The government has categorized all 733 districts across the country in three zones – red (hotspots), orange (having a limited number of Covid-19 cases) and green (no cases).
Containment zones are those areas in red and orange zones that have been sealed due to a high number of Covid-19 infections. Only essential activities are permitted in these areas.
People going to such wine stores/shops will have to maintain at least six feet distance from each other and shopkeepers to ensure that not more than five persons are present at a shop at any given time. Spitting is already punishable in public places.and drinking in public places is also prohibited.
The government has, however, made it clear that strict social distancing norms will be in place in the liquor shops.
Liquor shops will be allowed to open in all the three zones including standalone stores in Red zones, except containment areas.
States had been pushing the central government for permission to open liquor shops as it provides a large tax collection.
The liquor and paan shops inside malls or shopping complexes will not be allowed to operate.
Containment zones are those areas in red and orange zones that have been sealed due to a high number of Covid-19 infections. Only essential activities are permitted in these areas.
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