PANAJI
In view of the upcoming CCP elections, the State Government has declared 10, 11 and 13 March as dry days within the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Panaji due to polling and counting of votes for the civic body elections. Voting is scheduled for 10 March, while counting will take place on 13 March.
According to the notification, no liquor shall be transported from one place to another within the said jurisdiction during the specified period. The department has also directed that all licensed premises selling liquor must remain closed on these three days.
However, establishments holding ‘Bar and Restaurant’ licences will be allowed to keep their restaurants open strictly for serving food. The bar counters in such premises must remain closed, and no liquor shall be served on the notified dates.
Owners have been instructed to prominently display a board stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open for food service.
The notification also states the maximum quantity of liquor that any person, including family members, may possess within the notified area. The permitted limit is three quart bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) or foreign liquor other than beer, six bottles of beer of 650 ml each, and three quart bottles of country liquor.
Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found violating these orders.
