A.P. Ministers review excise reforms, liquor policy
A ministerial sub-committee in Andhra Pradesh met to review excise reforms and liquor policy. The meeting included discussions on the current retail excise policy, proposed reforms, and measures to enhance revenue. Key topics included restructuring license fees, improving retailer viability, and addressing rising input costs.
- ▪The meeting was attended by key ministers and officials, both in person and virtually.
- ▪Discussions focused on the continuation of the current liquor policy and restructuring license fee slabs.
- ▪Proposals to revise beer and liquor prices were examined due to rising input costs and inflation.
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A high-level ministerial sub-committee on excise policies met in hybrid mode on Monday to review key reforms, revenue enhancement measures and long-term policy decisions concerning Andhra Pradesh’s Prohibition and Excise Department.The meeting was attended in person by Andhra Pradesh Excise and Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra, MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena, Excise Commissioner Chamakuri Sridhar and Enforcement Director Rahuldev Sharma. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar participated virtually.Officials gave detailed presentations on the existing retail excise policy and proposed reforms.
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