Panaji: The Goa government on Wednesday notified the Goa Excise Duty Rules, allowing licensed retail liquor outlets at airports and letting those outlets be open for 24 hours. The amendment to the excise rules has been presumably made keeping in mind Manohar International Airport’s operations. A month ago, the liquor trade had protested apprehending a move by the government to allow liquor outlets on the premises of Manohar International Airport.
The issue was raised on the floor of the House in the recently concluded monsoon session.
Responding to the query by GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai, chief minister Pramod Sawant told the House that since all other airports in the country have retail liquor outlets, the government saw no reason why they should not be permitted at Manohar International Airport. Sardesai responded by saying that only a Goan should be issued a licence.
17/08/2023 Times of India
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