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Govt to crack down on use of alcohol in public places

PANAJI: The government on Tuesday decided to strictly enforce the ban on drinking in public places warning that the authorities will crack down on those violating it.

Tourism Minister Babu Ajgaonkar said no sale of liquor will be allowed at  the festive venues and those found consuming alcohol will be strictly dealt with.

“Enjoy the Carnival. Alcohol sale and consumption on roads is not allowed.  Enjoyment is necessary, alcohol is necessary, but everything should be done in limits”, he said. Ajgaonkar said around Rs 1.5 crore will be spent on the four-day festivities.


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CM: Hike in duty on feni, liquor to be reconsidered

The Goan Network
Published Feb 19, 2020, 4:02 AM IST
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the goan I networkPANAJI  Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said he would reconsider the excise duty hike on liquor and would direct the excise commissioner to restructure the slabs after a delegation of liquor traders met him to explain their grievances.  “They have met me asking that some rates be reduced, saying that in comparison with other States ours is higher. Considering their request we will rethink. I will ask the excise commissioner to…

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