Liquor shops will resume operations in all districts with certain restrictions, the Center said on Friday as it announced an extension of the lock down by two weeks.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said the liquor and tobacco shops will be allowed to operate in green and orange zones as well as outside the containment areas in red zones with new rules applicable from May 4.
“Liquor stores and pan shops will be allowed to function in green zones while ensuring a minimum six feet distance (2 gaz ki doori) from each other and ensuring that not more than five persons are present at one time at the shop,” the statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said.
However, the stand alone shops as well as the shops in the mall will stay closed.
According to reports, India’s major sale happen during the summer and the country has already lost more than Rs 15000 crores.
