New Delhi: Amid the ongoing Corona crisis in the country, the sale of liquor was allowed in many cities of the country from Monday to the third phase lockdown. During this time, instructions were given to take care of social distancing. However, as soon as liquor shops were opened, crowds of people gathered. Meanwhile, in view of the crowd in Delhi, many liquor shops were also closed. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has announced a new tax on liquor called ‘Special Corona Fee’. Liquor will be expensive in Delhi from Tuesday. According to the Delhi government, liquor in the state will be sold by imposing a 70% tax on MRP.
Earlier, the Excise Commissioner of Delhi Government had written a letter to the Police Commissioner of Delhi and said that the police is not allowing the liquor shop to open, because they (the police) have been told to keep the shop closed. The policemen should be told that four corporations of Delhi government have been allowed to sell liquor. The shop should be allowed to open from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. It is requested that the local police should be instructed that shops should be opened by following social distancing and other rules.
