Chennai: Close on the heels of the Union government announcing yet another extension of nationwide lockdown till 17 May, Ministry of Home Affair (MHA) released new set of guidelines which allowed several activities depending upon the criticality of districts.
In what looks like as a big relief for tipplers, the government has finally given permission to liquor shops to operate in all districts, but with certain restrictions.
It is learnt that the MHA has granted permission to liquor shops to open again in Green and Orange zones as well as to those located outside hotspots or containment areas even in the Red zones.
As far as Tamilnadu is concerned, sources say a decision on reopening TASMAC liquor shops will be taken today evening at the Cabinet meet scheduled to be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami.
“The government will consider all aspects and will take inputs from police and civic administrations before taking a final call,” sources said. It is to be noted that TASMAC is one of the major revenue makers of the State government.