22 May 2022, Chandigarh- The Chandigarh administration, on tuesday annnounced the days on which liquor won’t be avialable in the tricity. The UT administration has also announced the schedule for dry days for the general elections and by-elections to various other assembly constituencies.
The chief electoral officer , Chandigarh, has announced the schedule for dry days for the general elections and by-elections to various other assembly constituencies.
In view of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Chief Electoral Officer, Chandigarh, in compliance with the directions from the Election Commission of India, has announced the schedule for Dry Days for Chandigarh Parliamentary Constituency.
In accordance with Section 135-C of the Representation of People Act, 1951, and Rule 37(9) of the Punjab Liquor License Rules 1956 (applicable to U.T. Chandigarh), the Excise & Taxation Commissioner has ordered the closure of all liquor vends/shops in Union Territory of Chandigarh and specified areas along the inter-state borders as follows:
Schedule for Dry Days in Chandigarh Ahead of Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date:
From: 30th May 2024 (6:00 PM) to 1st June 2024 (6:00 PM) On the counting day: 4th June 2024 (whole day)
The orders will also be implemented in areas within 3 Km of inter-state borders with Haryana and Punjab.
During the specified dry days, no spirituous, fermented, or intoxicating liquors or substances of a similar nature shall be sold, given, or distributed in any hotels, restaurants, taverns, clubs, community centers, CSD canteens, shops, or any public or private places within U.T. Chandigarh and the specified border areas.
Additionally, the storage of liquor by individuals will be strictly curtailed, and enforcement of restrictions on the storage of liquor in unlicensed premises will be rigorously implemented.