During these 'Dry Days', the sale and serving of liquor is prohibited in all licensed premises within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
This gazette notification declares specific days as 'Dry Days' in Delhi due to the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Key Changes
The notification declares 'Dry Days' from 6:00 PM on February 3, 2025, to 6:00 PM on February 5, 2025, which is a 48-hour period coinciding with the polling.
A further 'Dry Day' is declared for the full day of February 8, 2025, which is the vote counting day.
The prohibition extends to all establishments, regardless of their ownership or license type, including non-proprietary clubs and star hotels.
Impact Analysis
Liquor Retailers
Action Item: Retailers should inform their staff and customers about the dry days in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
Hotels, Restaurants and Clubs
Action Item: Establishments should inform their staff and customers about the dry days and ensure no liquor is served during the specified period. They need to ensure all liquor serving areas are closed during the dry days.
Consumers
Action Item: Consumers should plan their purchases in advance to avoid any inconvenience during the dry days.
Government Revenue
This is a standard practice during elections to ensure free and fair elections.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Excise Rules, 2010: The legal framework under which the notification is issued. Rule 52 is specifically mentioned as the basis for this order.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The geographical area where the restrictions are applicable.
Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi: The election for this assembly is the reason for the dry day declaration.
Commissioner (Excise), Delhi: The authority issuing the notification and responsible for enforcing the dry day restrictions.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EXCISE, ENTT. AND LUXURY TAX L & N
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 15th January, 2025
No. F.10(210)/EX./IMFL/2011-12/2466-2485—In pursuance of the provisions of Rule 52 of Delhi
Excise Rules, 2010, it is hereby ordered that “Dry Days” shall be observed (during 48 hours ending with hour
fixed for conclusion of poll) from 06:00 PM of 3rd February, 2025 to 06:00 PM of 5th of February, 2025
and again on 8th February, 2025 (Full Day) being the Counting day on account of General Election to
Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2025 by L-1, L-1F, L-2, L-3, L-4, L-5, L-6, L-6FG, L-6FE, L-7, L-
7FG, L-7FE, L-8, L-10, L-12, L-12F, L-14, L-15, L-15F, L-16, L-16F, L-17, L-17F, L-18, L-18F, L-19, L-
19F, L-20, L-20F, L-21, L-21F, L-22, L-23, L-23F, L-25, L-26, L-27, L-28, L-28F, L-29, L-29F, L-31, L-32,
L-33, L-34, L-35, P-10, P-10A and P-13 Licensees whose retail vends/premises are situated in the National
Capital Territory of Delhi.
During the above mentioned Dry Days the following shall be adhered:-
No liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling/serving liquor, shall be permitted
to sell/serve liquor to any one whosoever.
Non-proprietary clubs, star Hotels, restaurants, etc., and Hotels run by anyone even if they are issued
different categories of licenses for possession and supply of liquor, should also not be permitted to serve liquor.
RAVI JHA, Commissioner (Excise)
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