By Admin 
The stir regarding the new excise policy has intensified in the capital Delhi. According to sources, this time many major changes can be seen in the draft of the new liquor policy being prepared by the Delhi government. These include a proposal to give a bigger and modern look to the liquor shops as well as an increase in the profit (margin) per bottle for the retailers.
According to the information, a committee headed by Public Works Department Minister Pravesh Verma is preparing the draft of this new policy, which has now reached its final stage. It is being told that under the new excise policy, liquor shops will be kept away from residential areas, schools and religious places so that the local people do not face any kind of problem.
Liquor sale system will continue only under government corporations
Government sources said that the system of liquor shops currently running in the city – which is being run by four government corporations – is being recommended to be continued. This would mean that no private company will be able to run liquor shops in Delhi.
Both shopkeepers and consumers benefit from the new policy
It is also proposed in the draft that the profit on Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) should be increased by Rs 50 per bottle and on imported liquor by Rs 100. According to experts, this will encourage shopkeepers to stock better and expensive branded liquor.
Currently there are more than 700 liquor shops in Delhi, which are operated by four government agencies DSIIDC, DTTDC, DSCSC and DCCWS. The new policy suggests that these corporations should open large, clean and modern stores, so that consumers can have a better experience in purchasing liquor at convenient places like malls or shopping complexes.
Claims of investigation into the old policy and transparency of the new policy
Let us tell you that the current excise policy of Delhi was implemented in September 2022 when the Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) government in Delhi canceled its reform policy for 2021-22 due to corruption allegations. During the implementation of that policy, allegations of many irregularities came to light and even CBI and ED investigations were initiated. At present, the old policy has been extended several times and now it will remain in force till March 31, 2026.
The new policy will now be put up for public suggestions, after which it will be implemented after the approval of the Cabinet and the Lieutenant Governor. The government claims that with the new policy, the system of liquor sale in Delhi will be transparent, systematic and in the interest of consumers.