Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken big decision. In fact, Jammu and Kashmir administration has allowed the sale of beer in departmental sports by changing its excise policy.
According to the information, major grocery stores and departmental stores of Jammu and Kashmir may soon sell beer and other ready-to-drink beverages.
This decision has been taken after meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor. The list of ready-to-drink beverages can include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
License approved to JKEL-2A
The license JKEL-2A for selling in departmental stores of urban areas of beer and reporting has been approved incorporating the provisions of J&K Liquor License and Sale Rules 1984 and Excise Policy 2023-24, the statement said. Has been. But with this there are some condition.
The departmental store where beer will be allowed to be kept should have a minimum area of 1200 square feet. Apart from this, there should be an annual turnover of minimum Rs 5 crore in Jammu and Srinagar cities and Rs 2 crore for shops.
There is also information that departmental stores with an annual turnover of more than 10 crores can apply for licenses for each of their stores.
Apart from this, it has also been said that for those who apply for departmental store license, they should have opened at least 12 months before the date of application. This will not be applicable to recently opened departmental stores.
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