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The Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government plans to amend the Bombay Prohibition Act to allow a permit holder to keep 12 bottles of alcohol at home against the existing limit of two. The daily permit required to be served in permit rooms and bars will also be done away with.
Excise minister Eknath Khadse confirmed to TOI that he has accepted the two proposals from the excise department. "We have received the proposals from the excise department. An appropriate notification will be promulgated within a week," said Khadse.
He said after the worst-ever Malwani hooch tragedy, which claimed 105 innocent lives, the excise department came up with several measures to halt illegal and illicit liquor trading.
Excise minister Eknath Khadse confirmed to TOI that he has accepted the two proposals from the excise department. "We have received the proposals from the excise department. An appropriate notification will be promulgated within a week," said Khadse.
He said after the worst-ever Malwani hooch tragedy, which claimed 105 innocent lives, the excise department came up with several measures to halt illegal and illicit liquor trading.
