Panaji
The Department of Finance (Revenue and Control) has directed all licensed premises ‘for the sale of liquor’ to remain closed from 12 am of March 19 till midnight of March 20, 2021, and on the day of the counting of votes -- March 22, 2021, from 12 am till midnight of March 22, 2021, where the counting will be taking place within the jurisdiction of six municipal councils -- Bicholim, Valpoi, Pernem, Cuncoliem, Curchorem-Cacora, Canacona and Corporation of the City of Panaji.
Similarly, by-elections to Arambol, ward no III, Corgao ward no VI, Morjim ward no V, Oxel ward no VII, Bastora ward no IV, Verla-Canca ward no VI, Merces ward no IV and XI, St Lawrence (Agassaim) Ward no VII, Mulgao ward no II, Karapur-Sarvan ward no IX, Pissurlem ward no VII, Mauxi ward no III, Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem ward no IV, Assolna ward no VII, Navelim ward no II, Balli-Adem ward no VIII and Bhati ward no VI. And byelection to Zilla Panchayat Navelim constituency, and a by-election of ward no IX of Sanquelim Municipal Council.
The premises having licenses for ‘Bar and Restaurant’ may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food, only. However, the Bar counter will be closed and no liquor will be allowed to serve on the said days. The owners of the licensed premises having ‘bar and restaurant’ will also display a board in the premises that no liquor will be served and that the restaurant will be open for serving food only.
