The Govt. of Delhi has imposed "Special Corona Fees" of 70% tax on the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of the liquor, which will be applicable from Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, Delhi Excise Commissioner has written to Delhi Police Commissioner stating, "Directions may be conveyed to field functionaries that liquor vends of four government corporations as per list finalised by them in pursuance to order of this department should be allowed to function from 9 AM to 6:30 PM."
The decision came after Govt. revenue has been hit hard due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown.
Moreover, some people were seen flouting social distancing norms at the liquor shops which were opened in Delhi on Monday.
Delhi Police said that all liquor shops in the eastern range here were also shut for violation of the norms.
On Sunday, the Delhi Govt. allowed shops selling liquor, tobacco, etc to operate in Delhi during the extended lockdown period from May 4 onwards.
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