Chennai, April 24: In a shocking development, the DMK who in their political portfolio promised that they will reduce the number of liquor shops, has now introduced a special licence by amending the Tamil Nadu Liquor (Licence and Permit) Rules, 1981, to facilitate possession and serving of liquor on commercial premises, such as marriage halls, banquet halls and sports stadiums.

 

 

The special licence is aimed at facilitating the serving of liquor to guests, visitors and participants at public events at a place specified by the licensee and the licensor. So far, licences were issued only for clubs and star hotels. A notification on the special licence was issued by the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department last month.

 

The fresh inclusion into the entry, ‘Licences for liquor used for consumption’, in the rules is: “F.L.12 special licence for possession of liquor and serving to the guests, visitors and participants in the international/national summits and events/conferences/celebrations/festivals etc.”

 

Official sources told private media house that so far licences had been given to clubs and star hotels and there was no provision for giving licence for events.

 

 

 

This special licence was aimed at filling the gap.F.L.12 special licence would be valid for one or more days and would be issued by the Deputy Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner (Excise) with the approval of the Collector on payment of licence fees.

 

This licence is for possession and serving of Indian-made foreign liquor and imported liquor to guests, visitors and participants at international or national events.The licensee is to obtain a ‘no objection certificate’ from the Police Commissioner for events held in the Corporation limits and from the Superintendent of Police for events held in the districts.

 

The licensee is to obtain supplies from the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) Limited wholesale depot nearest to the place of events or from such other source as the Deputy Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner (Excise) may approve.Every application for a special licence shall be made online seven working days before the date of the event.

 

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