All Govt Liquor Stores Get Licenses Renewed

Nearly All Hotels, Clubs, and Restaurants (Classified as HCR Licensees) Submitted Applications for License Renewal

- Alok KN Mishra

NEW DELHI: All 713 government-run liquor stores across Delhi have successfully renewed their retail licenses by the evening of June 30, ensuring uninterrupted alcohol sales from July 1, officials from the excise department and the four government corporations that operate these outlets confirmed. The timely renewal means no disruption in supply or retail operations, a significant relief for the city's liquor trade.

In parallel, nearly all hotels, clubs, and restaurants (classified as HCR licencees) submitted applications for licence renewal, with a majority receiving approval by Monday evening, the people cited above said, adding that numbers are yet to be compiled.

Those still awaiting their renewed licences, however, will face certain operational limitations. From July 1, these establishments will not be permitted to place new orders or move liquor from storage areas to bar counters—actions that require an active licence. The excise commissioner did not respond to requests for comments.