Gujarat News: Liquor permits swell by 58% in 3 years, Ahmedabad leads; Details here
PTI. Liquor permits are granted to individuals by the health department only if the area medical board issues a certificate.
This certificate must declare that the consumption of liquor is necessary for the applicant's health. Gujarat government lifted the ban on liquor in the area and exempted it from prohibition last week to provide a"global business ecosystem" because of ‘the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).’ Under the new system, hotels, restaurants, and clubs (existing and that will come up) in the GIFT City area will be given permits for wine and dining facilities, as stated by the prohibition department.
However, these establishments will not be permitted to sell liquor bottles to people. Gujarat's population is estimated to be around 6.7 crore and the manufacture, storage, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages has been banned in Gujarat since its formation.
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