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.

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Offer on liquor: Alcohol is such a thing that is drunk everywhere in sorrow, happiness, party or in fun. Those who drink alcohol should just shed and they just start to spill jam. Some are so accustomed to alcohol that they start drinking on contract. Often you will be seen buying line on contracts and drinking around. They have nothing to do with the price. These days, there is silver of alcohol drinkers in Uttar Pradesh, because the vendors have kept a bumper offer for them.

Bumper offer on liquor in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, liquor vendors are running a huge offer on this to eliminate the stock of old liquor. In such a situation, one is being given a free on buying a bottle of liquor. Actually, a new liquor policy is coming in the state and new tenders will be issued under it. This is the reason why shopkeepers are running offers to woo customers and finish stock. In such a situation, there is a long line of liquor buyers at the shops there.

What does the government do about alcohol after withdrawing from contracts

In such a situation, the question is that if these sellers are unable to finish their stock, then what happens to him. Actually, it is a rule that liquor contractors have to finish their entire stock by 12 pm on 31 March. If they are unable to finish the stock, then the remaining liquor is deposited in the government account after this and its sale is stopped. Later, if someone else gets the tender of the liquor shop or the same shopkeeper himself gets. Next year i.e. from April 1, under the new liquor policy, the government again gives tax to the contractors by imposing tax under the GST system.

Why do you get such offers after all

Actually, offers of this method are not available on all government contracts. These shopkeepers have their own personal decisions. He offers people breathtaking to remove his stock early. However, you will find this where the stock of alcohol will remain left. That is why most of the shopkeepers try to get their stock out, otherwise the loss has to be taken.