Delhi govt will impose a “special corona fee” on alcohol sale, which will be 70 per cent of the MRP
Taking a serious note of long queues outside Pune liquor shops on Monday, police have warned of strict action against such shops if they become the cause of crowding. Pune Commissioner of Police K Venkatesham directed liquor shops to ensure that social distancing norms are complied with. “Wine shops have to take steps for ensuring social distance norms & it is their duty in the red zone. If any shop becomes the reason for crowding, action will be taken,” he tweeted.
He also asked liquor shop owners to adopt a token system with timings. “One can purchase in a neighbourhood shop only. Plying of the vehicle without a valid permit may entail seizure and fine. For companies which have factories outside the PMC limits and construction projects, the movement of the staff is allowed in dedicated vehicle ‘bus’ rather than individual vehicles,” he said.
Joint commissioner of police, Ravindra Shisave reminded people that lockdown is still in place and Pune is under red zone.On Monday, the Delhi government said it will impose a “special corona fee” on alcohol sale which will be 70 per cent of the MRP. In an official order issued late in night, the finance department has imposed the fee, applicable from Tuesday. “70 per cent of the maximum retail price on all categories of liquor sold through retail licencees for consumption off the premises,” the Finance Department order signed by the Deputy Secretary reads, describing the fee…
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