MP Excise Department Gears Up For A Crackdown Against 'Ahatas' In Jabalpur, Instructs Liquor Shopkeepers To Display Approved Rate List

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): The Excise Department is preparing to charge up and take action against Taverns or 'ahatas' (drinking spaces) that operate illegally near liquor shops in Jabalpur.

These Taverns are gradually becoming hub of open gatherings for alcohol. Consumers drink alcohol openly in such Taverns and create chaos, causing inconvenience to the general public.

They sell liquor beyond permissible hours

According to a senior official in Excise Department, the department has received complaints of selling liquor at a rate higher than the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and beyond permissible hours. In the wake of these complaints the department is set to inspect and verify the allegations and further take strict action against such Taverns.

Excise departments has instructed to provide bills

The Excise staff has clearly instructed the shop operators to display the approved rate list and issue bills to the customers. Action will be taken against shop operators who do not follow the instructions, the department warned.

Excise department all set for a crackdown

The inspection come after, several viral videos of People drinking alcohol in public places in front of liquor shops and creating nuisance. prompting the Excise Department to gear up for actin against illegaly running taverns.