The new excise policy will be implemented from October 1, Minister Narayana Swamy said. The state government is taking steps to ban liquor on a phased basis in the state, he said. To address this, 475 government liquor stores were opened last month. These breweries are operated by AP Beverages Corporation. The last government considered alcohol to be a source of income.
The Minister also shook them. In the past, there were liquor stores where there were permit rooms next to liquor stores. It is not possible to serve alcohol at government liquor stores. The shops are operated from 10 am to 9 pm. We are studying the rise in alcohol prices. They are limited to three bottles per person.
“We have decided not to have liquor shops close to schools and spiritual institutions,” he said. The government has ordered liquor stores close to the bars. Steps will be taken to ensure that liquor and alcohol are not smuggled across the state border. 18 Border Mobile Patrolling parties are being set up. There are 31 checkposts in the Interstate Borders. We are also setting up de-admission centers in hospitals. The chief minister’s attention has been drawn to the shortage of staff in the excise department. CM has responded positively to these jobs.
