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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Delhi to observe back-to-back dry days this week
NEW DELHI: Delhi will observe back-to-back dry days this week, with all liquor shops shut on Independence Day and Janmashtami. This directive comes from the Delhi government's excise department under Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010. According to the excise department's order, all retail liquor shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs must close on Independence Day. The same restrictions will also apply on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. These dry days are observed annually to mark important national and religious occasions. The order clarified that the dry day restrictions will not affect room service of alcohol in hotels holding 1-15/L-15F licences. These licences are granted to star-classified hotels approved by the tourism department of the Government of India. Such hotels are permitted to serve alcohol to their guests through room service, reflecting a balance between tradition and hospitality services. The excise department emphasised that this exemption is strictly limited to these licensed hotels and does not extend to other establishments. Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, mandates the closure of liquor outlets on specified dry days to promote public order and show respect for significant cultural and national events.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Dry Weekend Ahead: Liquor Shops Closed In Delhi On Independence Day And Janmashtami
As per Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, liquor outlets across various license categories will be shut on these two days. The order issued by the Delhi government's excise department also states that all retail liquor stores, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs will be closed on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Dry weekend ahead: Liquor shops to stay closed in Delhi on Aug 15-16, but there is an exception
Delhi will observe back-to-back dry days this week with all liquor shops shut on Independence Day and Janmashtami. The restrictions on dry days will not apply to room service in hotels.(Pixabay) Under the provisions of Rule 52 of Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, liquor vends in different licence categories will be closed on August 15 for Independence Day and on August 16 for Janmasthami, an order issued by Delhi government's excise department said. All retail liquor stores, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs will remain closed on Independence Day as well as on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the order said. The restrictions on the sale of liquor on the dry days will not apply to room service of alcohol to patrons of hotels having 1-15/L-15F licence. The excise department gives these licences to hotels that hold star classification and are approved by the tourism department of the government of India.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dry days in Delhi: National capital to observe two back-to-back no-alcohol days on Independence Day and Janmashtami
Delhi will witness consecutive dry days this week, with all liquor shops ordered to remain closed on August 15, Independence Day , and August 16, Janmashtami . This directive comes from the Delhi government's excise department under Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010. According to the excise department's order, all retail liquor shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs must shut down on Independence Day. Additionally, the same restrictions will apply on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. These dry days are observed annually to mark important national and religious occasions. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Exceptions to the dry day rule The order clarified that the dry day restrictions will not affect room service of alcohol in hotels that hold 1-15/L-15F licences. These licences are granted to star-classified hotels approved by the tourism department of the Government of India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sleep Apnea Ruined My Life – Then I Found This Simple Trick Health Insight Undo Such hotels are permitted to serve alcohol to their guests through room service, reflecting a balance between tradition and hospitality services. The excise department emphasised that this exemption is strictly limited to these licensed hotels and does not extend to other establishments. Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, mandates the closure of liquor outlets on specified dry days to promote public order and respect significant cultural and national events. These regulations have been enforced by Delhi police and excise officials to ensure compliance. Live Events Violations of dry day rules can lead to penalties including fines and suspension or cancellation of liquor licences. The Delhi government issues such orders ahead of important dates each year, and businesses are expected to comply fully.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi to observe back-to-back dry days on I-Day, Janmashtami
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Delhi will observe back-to-back dry days this week with all liquor shops shut on Independence Day and Janmashtami. Under the provisions of Rule 52 of Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, liquor vends in different licence categories will be closed on August 15 for Independence Day and on August 16 for Janmasthami, an order issued by Delhi government's excise department said. All retail liquor stores, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs will remain closed on Independence Day as well as on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the order said. The restrictions on the sale of liquor on the dry days will not apply to room service of alcohol to patrons of hotels having 1-15/L-15F licence. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
