RESTRICTIONS ON SALE OF LIQUOR DURING BYE-ELECTION

Panaji: April 02, 2026

Department of Finance (Revenue & Control) has directed that all licensed premises “for the sale of liquor” will be closed from 6:00 p.m. of April 07, 2026 till 6:00 p.m. of April 09, 2026 or till the closure of poll, whichever is later, and also on May 04, 2026, within the areas under the jurisdiction of Ponda Assembly Constituency in South Goa District of the State of Goa, on account of Polling Day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to the Ponda Assembly Constituency.

However, the licensed premises having license for “Bar and Restaurant” will be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above mentioned days. The owners of the licensed premises having “Bar & 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.

DI/INF/KM/SF/SM/2026/1378