PANAJI
The general assembly election in Maharashtra will have some impact in Goa as the liquor outlets located on the borders will remain shut on November 18 till the voting day on November 20, and the counting day on November 23.
The Department of Finance (Revenue and Control) issued a notification directing all licenced premises “for the sale of liquor” bordering Maharashtra within a 5km radius to be closed from 5 pm on November 18 to 6 pm on November 20 and on November 23.
However, the licenced premises having a licence for “Bar and Restaurant” may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the bar counter to remain closed. “No liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above mentioned day. The owners of the licenced premises having “Bar and Restaurant” shall also display a board in the premises stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open for serving food,” reads the notification undersigned by Under Secretary (Finance-R&C) Pranab Bhat.
