NOC from housing society mandatory to open liquor shops in commercial spaces

Pawar also stated that if 75 per cent of the votes in a ward favour the closure of a liquor shop, the shop will be mandatorily closed as per the law.

Responding to the motion, Pawar emphasised that the state government does not intend to promote liquor sales but to ensure strict enforcement of prohibition laws.

Pawar reiterated that liquor sales licences in the state have been closed for several decades, and liquor shops are prohibited near schools and colleges.

“Additionally, if local residents oppose the presence of a liquor shop, a voting system is in place. In municipal wards, if 75% of the votes are in favor of closing a liquor shop, it will be closed immediately,” he said.

“The government is committed to stopping illegal liquor sales and protecting law and order. No action promoting liquor sales will be entertained. Every concern raised by people’s representatives and citizens will be considered seriously,” the deputy chief minister added.