BAN ON SALE OF LIQUOR ON ACCOUNT OF ELECTIONS IN MAHARASHTRA

Panjim, October 30, 2024

Kartika 8, 1946

Department of Finance (Revenue and Control) has directed that all licensed premises “for the sale of liquor” will be closed within the radius of 5 kilometer from Maharashtra State borders from 5.00 pm. of November 18, 2024 to 6.00 pm. of November 20, 2024 and on November 23, 2024 in the State of Goa on account of polling day and counting of votes for the General Election to Vidhan Sabha 2024 in the State of Maharashtra.

However, the licensed premises having license for “Bar and Restaurant” may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the bar counter will be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above mentioned days. The owners of the licensed premises having “Bar and Restaurant” shall also display a board in the premises stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open for serving food.

DIP/NB/AXP/SF/PN/2024/ 760