Lucknow: The online lottery draw for liquor shops in Uttar Pradesh was conducted on Thursday. Out of 27,308 available shops, 26,994 were successfully allocated, achieving a 98.9% allocation rate. The remaining 314 shops will be up for grabs in the second round.
Excise officials stated that successful applicants have until March 12 to submit the necessary fees for starting their business operations. The final number of unallocated shops for the second round will be confirmed by March 13, as some entrepreneurs may surrender their shops due to market conditions or eligibility limits (a person can operate only two shops).
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Key Details of the E-Lottery Process
- Date & Venue: The lottery was conducted at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, between 10:00 AM and 4:45 PM.
- Total Shops Allotted: 26,994 out of 27,308.
- Transparent Digital Process: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) facilitated the draw, ensuring fairness, with IIT-Kanpur verifying the algorithm for reliability.
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Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh confirmed that the lottery was conducted smoothly across the state between 10:00 AM and 4:45 PM. He emphasized that the process was conducted with full transparency and fairness.
Lottery Results:
| Category | Total Shops | Applications Received | Processing Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 9,343 | 1,74,032 | ₹1191.45 crore |
| Country Liquor | 1,59,13 | 2,25,643 | ₹1002.85 crore |
| Model Shops | 430 | 7,152 | ₹61.29 crore |
| Bhaang | 1,320 | 11,284 | ₹28.21 crore |
The lottery event took place at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, with the final list of allocated shops published by 11:30 AM.
Officials mentioned that the process is expected to generate Rs 4,280 crore in licence fees, which will contribute to the state’s funds before March 31. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) played a key role in ensuring the fair and transparent execution of the draw, with IIT-Kanpur approving the lottery algorithm.
Authorities also noted that the settlement of some shops is subject to Allahabad High Court rulings on petitions filed by existing retailers.
Industry & Public Reaction
Many applicants and industry stakeholders expressed satisfaction with the transparent and efficient digital system.
One successful applicant, SC Sharma from Shahjahanpur, praised the process, saying:
“The lottery was conducted fairly, and the results were published immediately. This system ensures equal opportunity for all.”
With a 98.9% success rate, the UP Excise Lottery system has once again demonstrated efficient governance and digital transformation in the excise sector.
The second round of allotments will take place after March 13, once all surrender and documentation issues are resolved.
