New Liquor Policy been launched by Andhra Pradesh Government!!!
According to sources the andhra pradesh government has come up with a new liquor policy in which the rates will start from as low as Rs 99. Private retailers are expected to generate revenue of Rs 5,500 crore from the state by selling liquor at this price. Perhaps following the lines of Haryana, the andhra pradesh government has decided to privatize 3,736 RETAIL shops across the state. As per the notification of the andhra pradesh government, the new liquor policy will come into effect from october 12.Perhaps according to a report, the state government aims to provide affordable options to low income groups, and hence they have introduced low priced liquor at Rs 99. This aims to curd the demand for illicit alcohol. It has been reported that the new liquor policy will have a two year term. Under this policy, liquor shops will be allowed to stay open for an extra three hours.Moreover for the premium stores, the notification said, “In order to provide an enhanced and high end retail experience within the state of andhra pradesh, a total of 12 Premium Store Licenses shall be granted as a separate category.” These premium stores shall be strategically located across major municipal corporation cities namely Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Kakinada, Guntur, Nellore, Kurnool, Kadapa, Anantapur or any other city as notified by the state government from time to time. A cabinet sub-committee of the state government had studied the excise policies of states such as Telangana, Karnataka, tamil Nadu, Kerala, rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and also took extensive feedback from key stakeholders, before framing the latest policy.