The Excise Policy 2021-22, implemented on November 17, 2021, has been withdrawn by the Delhi government amid allegations of irregularities in its implementation.
The Excise Policy 2021-22, implemented on November 17, 2021, has been withdrawn by the Delhi government amid allegations of irregularities in its implementation.
Delhi back to old product policy With government-run liquor shops opening in the city on Thursday and excluding private players from the retail business.
The Excise Department claimed that four Delhi government undertakings have set up 300 liquor shops across the city. However, trade experts said that around 240 of them will open on the first day after private vendors close on Wednesday.
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Liquor enthusiasts can also find many of their favorite brands missing from the shop shelves as only 130 IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) and 230 foreign brands have been registered by the Excise Department so far.
The return of the old excise policy, which was in force before November 17, 2021, also means discounts offered by private sellers on brands of liquor and schemes like one plus one free and one plus two freebies for Delhi as in the past. It’s become a thing.
Excise officials said the initial trouble is expected to persist for a few days but the supply of liquor and availability of the brand will improve in the coming days and weeks.
The department has arranged a stock of over 40 lakh liquor bottles to meet the demand amid sluggish sales expected of around 12 lakh bottles per day in the month of September. Officials said the demand had increased to 1.5 million bottles per day in August.
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Vinod Giri, director general of the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), said the initial days of going back to the old excise policy will not be easy.
There are many L1 licensees (wholesalers) present and around 240-260 outlets are likely to start from day 1, which will reach 500 within a month, Mr. Giri said.
He said, “Stocks are already filling up at retail. However, consumers may find some popular products, especially imported products, missing on the shelves as they are yet to be registered, nor is it clear When will they register.”
“This will affect hotels, pubs, bars and restaurants where such products are popular. Prices will also go up as discounts are not allowed,” Mr. Giri said.
The Excise Policy 2021-22, implemented on November 17, 2021, has been withdrawn by the Delhi government amid allegations of irregularities in its implementation. Of the 849 private vendors issued licenses under the policy, around 250 were operating which shut down on Wednesday.