Govt, LG extend excise policy by another 6 months

The Delhi government and lieutenant governor VK Saxena have approved the extension of the existing excise policy 2020-21, which expires on September 30, for six months till March 31, 2024 to ensure the continuity of supply of liquor in the Capital, officials aware of the development said on Thursday

Officials said the notification of the extension will be issued on Friday as Thursday was a holiday for Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan).

"Traders willing to continue their excise businesses will be asked to apply for the extension of their licences with the same terms and conditions on the payment of additional licence fee on a pro rata basis," said an official, asking not to be named.

A second official said that since both the government and the LG have approved the extension of the policy, it is unlikely that there would be any disruption in the Capital's liquor supply. "Traders will be given additional days beyond September 30 to renew their licences so that there is no disruption in supply," the second official said.