GMC polls: Assam Government declared dry days

GUWAHATI: In view of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) polls, the Assam Government has declared dry days from 4.30 PM of April 20, 2022 to 4.30 PM of April 22, 2022. The day of counting of votes on April 24 has also been declared as dry day till the process of counting is over and including the day of re-poll if any within a polling area.

During the period, possession of any intoxicants by a person or groups of persons is prohibited. There will be a total ban on sale of liquor, giving or distribution of spirituous, fermented or intoxicating liquors or other substances of alike nature at a hotel, eating house, tavern, shop or other place– public or private.

All bonded (wholesale) warehouse, IMFL Retail OFF and ON Shops, including clubs, hotels and country spirits shops will remain closed duirng the dry days. During this period the storage of liquor by individuals will be curtailed. During the period, the restrictions provided in the excise law on the storage of liquor in unlicensed premises shall be vigorously enforced. Steps shall he taken to prohibit sale of liquor in adjoining areas of all the 60 wards of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Any violation of the order shall be dealt with under the relevant Provision of Assam Excise Act and Rules and under provision of section 135 (C) of Election Rules to respective constituencies, stated a press release.

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