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Chandigarh excise dept seals 18 liquor vends over non-payment of dues

Officials indicated that strict action may be taken to ensure compliance and prevent revenue loss. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Sep 17, 2025 07:02 AM IST

Gurugram accounts for 27% of Hry excise revenue, state logs highest haul

Of this, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>39,153 crore came from State GST, and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12,701 crore from excise duty. Haryana’s total revenue receipts for 2024–25 are estimated at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>116,639 crore, marking a 10% rise over the previous year. (HT Archive)

Published on Jul 28, 2025 06:34 AM IST

Nearly half of Delhi’s liquor licensees apply for renewal

A liquor store in Delhi. (AFP)

Published on Jun 28, 2025 10:33 PM IST

Bids fall short for Gurugram’s auction for 40+ liquor zones

The auctions come under the shadow of a revamped excise policy approved by the state Cabinet in May. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Jun 16, 2025 06:18 AM IST

J’khand cabinet approves new excise policy, hands over retail liquor sales to private players

J’khand cabinet approves new excise policy, hands over retail liquor sales to private players

Updated on May 15, 2025 06:25 PM IST

Haryana excise policy: No liquor sub-vend to be allowed in villages with 500 or less people

Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini chairs a cabinet meeting in Chandigarh on Monday. (ANI)

Published on May 06, 2025 09:36 AM IST

Haryana: New excise policy spells out curbs for ahatas

The move comes after years of citizen complaints, investigative reports by HT, and widespread regulatory violations—especially in Gurugram and Faridabad—where ahatas were found hosting unlicensed live shows, operating commercial kitchens, expanding into multi-storey entertainment spaces. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT)

Published on May 06, 2025 06:34 AM IST

Only 20 of 48 liquor vends sold in fresh hiccup for Chandigarh administration

The highest bid of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12.31 crore came for a liquor vend located in Sector 61 market, against a reserve price of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.57 crore. (Unsplash)

Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:28 AM IST

25 and above: Delhi to retain alcohol age bar

25 and above: Delhi to retain alcohol age bar

Updated on Apr 20, 2025 02:50 AM IST

Cocktail of hiccups leaves liquor vends in Chandigarh high and dru

Liquor companies have stalled supplies due to unpaid dues, contractors are also not sourcing stock amid court proceedings around the excise policy and the excise department’s sluggish online system has created an application bottleneck. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:30 AM IST

Delhi govt will roll out ‘foolproof’ excise policy soon: CM Gupta

CM Rekha Gupta at a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:56 AM IST

Chandigarh: No bank guarantees from allottees, UT seals 42 liquor vends

A sealed liquor vend in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:48 AM IST

Chandigarh: Two judges recuse from hearing plea on liquor vends allotment

Now the case will be listed for hearing before some other bench. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 05, 2025 10:00 AM IST

Liquor vends open in Chandigarh after Supreme Court order

On April 1, rhe Supreme Court had quashed the Punjab and Haryana high court order as per which the operation of all liquor vends in Chandigarh under the 2025-26 Excise Policy was stayed. (HT)

Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:30 AM IST

Liquor ban in 19 places in Madhya Pradesh comes into effect today

The Madhya Pradesh government, on January 25, had announced the new excise policy, which includes the imposition of a complete ban on the sale and purchase of liquor in 19 religious places across the state.(Representative image/REUTERS)

Published on Apr 01, 2025 04:50 AM IST

Second phase of e-lottery for liquor shops to be held today

The entire process was conducted online, with applicants required to submit all necessary documents and processing fees digitally (For representation only)

Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:20 AM IST

Chandigarh admn toasts to success with sale of 96 of 97 liquor vends in one go

Only one liquor vend, located in Sector 20, Chandigarh, found no taker. (HT File Photo)

Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:09 AM IST

Chandigarh: Liquor contractors demand early excise policy

In a formal representation submitted to the administrator, the contractors have further demanded a reduction in excise duty and value-added tax (VAT) within Chandigarh. They highlight the disparity with Punjab, which imposes a mere 1% excise duty and VAT, resulting in significantly lower liquor prices. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 09, 2025 09:08 AM IST

Delhi assembly refers CAG’s report on excise policy to PAC

The first session of the Delhi assembly under the BJP government underway on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 10:01 AM IST

Atishi claims AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi assembly for ‘Jai Bhim’ slogans

Former Delhi CM and Assembly LOP Atishi addresses the media on CAG Report tabled in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Shrikant Singh/ANI)

Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:35 AM IST

Liquor cartel’s hold broken, way paved for entry of new players

The BSP government had entrusted the responsibility of handling the liquor trade in the state to UP State Sugar factories Federation (UPSSFF). (For representation only)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:02 AM IST

New excise policy: Liquor shops to be allotted via e-lottery system

UP cabinet meeting in Lucknow (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:02 AM IST

Union home ministry gives go ahead to ED to prosecute Kejriwal

Delhi liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED in March last year under PMLA. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 11:40 AM IST

When politicians entered legal arena: Delhi High Court in 2024

When politicians entered legal arena: Delhi High Court in 2024

Published on Dec 28, 2024 10:16 AM IST

Opposition stage walkout during CM Sukhu’s reply on ‘corruption’ charges

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur along with party legislators holding placards during a protest at Vidhan Sabha on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:14 AM IST

HC rejects pleas against closure of bars at midnight in Panchkula

In financial year 2023-24, in Panchkula, pubs/bars were allowed to serve liquor throughout the night after paying a fixed fee. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Dec 06, 2024 07:32 PM IST

Haryana warned over sale of liquor post midnight

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday warned the Haryana government over the sale of liquor into the late hours of the night at bars and pubs in two districts — Gurugram and Faridabad. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Supreme Court grants Arvind Kejriwal bail but sets 5 conditions | Top updates

AAP workers celebrate after Delhi chief minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy case, in New Delhi, Friday, (PTI)

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 03:10 PM IST

Supreme Court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (File Photo)

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 11:23 AM IST

Supreme Court reserves order on Kejriwal’s bail plea in CBI case

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener challenged the August 5 decision of the Delhi high court, which upheld his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). (PTI)

Updated on Sep 06, 2024 05:46 AM IST

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