The government in Andhra Pradesh is considering extending the duration of its liquor shop licenses

The government is working on an ordinance to allow private shops to sell liquor, since current laws don’t permit it. With the excise policy set to expire on September 30, state-run liquor shops won’t be able to sell alcohol unless the government grants permission.

To bridge this gap, the Andhra Pradesh Excise Department will extend the licenses for government-owned liquor outlets until the new private shops start operating. The State Cabinet has already approved the Excise Policy-2024, and once it’s published, more detailed rules will follow.