Chennai : The move by the Tamilnadu government to increase prices of liquor being sold at the state-run TASMAC shops is expected to generate revenue to the tune of Rs 4,396 crore to the exchequer.
Prices of liquor sold through TASMAC liquor outlets have been increased from Monday.
This price increase will see ordinary variety liquor sold in 180 ml bottles raise by Rs 10 per bottle. Buyers will have to pay an additional Rs 20 on medium and premium variety alcohol beverage. The prices of beer have been increased by Rs 10 per bottle.
A notice issued by the Tasmac mentioned that sale price at those who possess FL2 (licence for possession of liquor by a non-proprietary club for supply to members) and FL3 (licence for possession of liquor by the star hotels) licence will also change with immediate effect.
The previous price hike for liquor was done from 7 May 2020. The prices of liquor were raised by a maximum of Rs 20.