Liquor shops set to open today in Shivamogga

Shivamogga: Excise deputy commissioner Captain Ajit Kumar held a meeting with liquor shop owners on Sunday, and instructed them to sell only 1.1l of liquor per person, once shops open here on Monday. Hence, a person can buy a 750ml bottle and a 375ml bottle.
Speaking to the media, Ajit said the state government has issued guidelines to open liquor shops from Monday. “We have made the necessary arrangements, and instructed liquor shop licence holders about guidelines to be followed on Sunday.According to the state excise department’s guidelines, the liquor sold to an individual, cannot exceed 2.3l. After holding discussions with liquor shop owners, we have reduced the quantity that can be sold to each customer,” he said.
The shops can remain open between 9 am to 7 pm. A liquor shop should have only two or three workers at a time, along with the owner. Owners should arrange personal security and barricades. Five people, who are maintaining social distancing, can buy liquor at a time. The sales staff should wear face masks and gloves, he said.
Shivamogga superintendent of police K M Shantharaju said, “Liquor shop owners cannot break rules. They must not sell in bulk, or sell above the MRP.”