GUWAHATI: Due to new regulations from the state's government, alcohol prices have increased from July 2023. On the other hand, instead of closing at 10:00 PM as scheduled, liquor stores will now stay open until 11:00 PM.
According to reports, the cost of alcoholic beverages has also increased. The decision to raise the tariff from 4% to 25% was made in order to boost and increase revenue. This time, though, it was decided to allow alcohol sales at malls as well. There will be imported alcohol available.
On the other hand, as per reports wine stores across the state have gone on strike and shut their doors as a result of the price increase.
For Beer-0.57 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP.
The Ad-valorem levy on draught beer shall be charged on the basis of its daily installed capacity@Rs.32 per BL.
0.82 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP.
For RUM- 1.02 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.100 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
For Whisky, Gin etc (Regular Brand) - 1.15 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.121 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
For Whisky, Gin etc (Luxury Brand)- 1.03 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.137 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
For Rum, Whisky,Gin, and other liquor (Elegant Brand)- 1.02 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.175 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
For Rum, Whisky,Gin, and other liquor (Premium Brand)- 0.83 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.248 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
For Rum, Whisky,Gin, and other liquor (Classic Premium Brand)- 0.55 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.427 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
For Rum, Whisky,Gin, and other liquor (Cheap Brand)- 0.62 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.24 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
Ready to drink alchoholic beverage- 0.40 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs.10.60 per bottle of 275 ml or equivalent quantity.
Wines- 0.13 times of the assessed value ascertained by applying an abatement of 65% on the declared MRP subject to a minimum of Rs. 34.70 per bottle of 750 ml or equivalent quantity.
In Guwahati, the sale of alcohol increased significantly throughout the New Year's holiday. Alcohol worth more than Rs 8 crore was reportedly sold on December 31 and January 1 in Kamrup Metro. While alcohol was sold for Rs 4.80 crore on December 31, alcohol was drunk for Rs 3.21 crore on January 1.
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