Delhi govt notifies dry days under excise rules

New Delhi: Delhi govt has notified five dry days till Sept this year, during which the sale of liquor will remain prohibited across the capital, in accordance with the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010.As per the order, all retail and wholesale liquor licence holders will observe dry days on the following occasions: Buddha Purnima (May 1), Id-ul-Zuha or Bakrid (May 27), Muharram (June 26), Independence Day (Aug 15) and

Janmashtami

(Sept 4).In addition, licensees under categories L-16 to L-22, L-28, L-29 and certain event-based permits will observe a dry day specifically on Independence Day. These categories cover establishments where liquor is served for on-premise consumption or at events, including hotels, restaurants, clubs, banquet halls, bars, guest houses, caterers and temporary event venues.“Liquor vends and licensed premises must remain closed on these notified dates, and no compensation will be provided to license holders for the loss of business arising from these restrictions,” said an official.