Guwahati: In the wake of the upcoming Guwahati Municipal Corporation election, the Kamrup Metro Deputy Commissioner has issued a notification declaring ‘Dry Days’ from April 20-22.
As per the order, the ban will come into effect from 4:30pm of April 20 and will continue till 4:30pm of April 22.
In addition, the day of counting of votes on April 24 till the process of counting is over, including the day of re-poll, if any within a polling area, will also be a dry day.
All wine shops and bars will remain closed during the period. During the dry days, the storage of liquor by individuals shall also be curtailed.
The restrictions provided in the excise law during this period on the storage of liquor in unlicensed premises shall be vigorously enforced.
“The Governor of Assam is pleased to declare ‘DRY DAYS’ from 4:30 P.M of 20/04/2022 to 4:30 P.M. of 22/04/2022 including the day of the counting of votes which is fixed on 24/04/2022 is also declared as DRY DAY till the process of Counting is over and including the day of Re-Poll if any within a polling area,” the order read.
”During the period, Governor of Assam is pleased to Prohibits the Possession of any intoxicants by any person or groups of persons, a total ban on the 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 places – Public or Private. All Bonded (Wholesale) Warehouse, NFL Retail “OFF” & “ON” Shops including Club & Hotel ON and Country Spirits Shops will remain closed during the DRY DAY. During this period the Storage of Liquor by individuals shall be curtailed,” it added.
”Any violation of the order shall be dealt with under the relevant Provision of Assam Excise Act and Rules & under the provision of section 135 (C) of Election Rules to respective constituencies,” it said.
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