Surveillance stepped up to prevent FL2 bars from selling liquor in sealed bottles at extra cost
Authorities have increased surveillance of FL2 bars due to public complaints about illegal liquor sales in sealed bottles. The district administration is addressing concerns regarding the proximity of these bars to places of worship and educational institutions. As a result, 69 out of 283 outlets have been closed for operating illegally.
- ▪Surveillance of FL2 bars has intensified following public complaints.
- ▪69 out of 283 outlets near educational institutions and places of worship have been closed.
- ▪Officials are monitoring adherence to maximum retail prices at specific Tasmac outlets.
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The Prohibition and Excise, and Police departments has stepped up surveillance of FL2 bars following complaints from sections of the public that liquor was being sold illegally in sealed bottles.The district administration has also taken cognisance of complaints from the public about the location of FL2 bars in the vicinity of places of worship and educational institutions.The employees of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) are reported to have expressed their anguish over “illegal” sale of alcoholic beverages in sealed bottles at extra cost to customers through the FL2 bars.Officials are acting on the complaints and have warned the bars operating illegally with closure notice, sources said.Continuous checks are being conducted in the vicinity of schools, colleges, hostels,…
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