
Delhi government has announced the new excise policy for 2021-22 on Monday. The reform aims at boosting revenue and cracking down on the liquor mafia. Under the new excise policy, customerswill now have a walk-in experience at alcohol shops, promoting microbreweries.
According to the policy, the retail vends will be air-conditioned and have glass doors. Also, the customers will not be allowed to cluster outside vends or on the pavement and buy throughthe counter.
The policy document stated, “Draught beer shall be allowed to be taken away in bottles or ''growlers''. Microbrewery shall also be allowed to supply to other bars andrestaurants that have a license to serve liquor.”
As per excise policy 2021-22, "Super Premium Vends, which will set up a tasting room within the premise, can sell products only above ₹ 200 MRP for beer and above ₹ 1,000Retail price for all other spirits, including but not limited to Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, Brandy, etc.”
Also, “Super Premium Vends will need to stock at least 50 imported (B10) liquor brands including wines (BECRS), etc brands in the store.”
Besides, the Delhi government intends to use specula inspection teams and a state-of-the-art lab to combat tax evasion.
Previously, such enterprises were required to get a temporary license in the form of a P-10, P-10A, P-11, or P-13 for parties and functions.