436 of 717 Tasmac outlets shut as of May 23: Prohibition Minister
As of May 23, 2026, 436 out of 717 Tasmac outlets have been closed in compliance with a government order. Minister K. Vignesh confirmed this during a review meeting and instructed officials to expedite the closure of the remaining outlets. He also emphasized the importance of redeploying employees from closed outlets to nearby locations.
- ▪Minister K. Vignesh confirmed that 436 Tasmac outlets have been closed as of May 23, 2026.
- ▪The closures are part of a government order to shut outlets near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands.
- ▪Vignesh instructed officials to ensure all Tasmac outlets close by 10 p.m. and to address issues of overpriced liquor.
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Responding to PMK leader Anbumani Ramdoss’ claim that only 150 Tasmac outlets of the 717, which were ordered to be closed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, had actually been shut, Minister for Prohibition and Excise K. Vignesh said on Saturday that 436 Tasmac outlets had been closed as of Saturday (May 23, 2026).He held a review meeting in Chennai on the closure of Tasmac outlets within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands. According to an official release, 436 Tasmac outlets and bars attached to them had been closed so far. The Minister also instructed officials to take swift action to close the remaining outlets.To ensure the welfare of employees of the outlets that were closed, Mr.
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