Lockdown: Collectors to decide on opening liquor shops in Madhya Pradesh

Amid extension of lockdown, collectors of districts in Madhya Pradesh have been asked to decide on opening liquor shops from Monday by following physical distancing rms and adopting or measures to prevent spread of coronavirus, an official said.

state excise department on Saturday issued a circular to district collectors, saying liquor and bhaang shops can be opened from 7 am to 7 pm only.

A decision on opening se shops should be taken in accordance with guidelines issued by Centre for green, orange and red zones, an official from state public relations department said.

Passes for operating se shops will be issued only to licensees and ir employees, he said.