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AP extends liquor shop application deadline to Oct 6
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department has extended the deadline for submitting applications for the fresh allotment of 807 retail (A4) liquor shops under the Excise Policy 2026-27 to midnight on October 6.
Prohibition and Excise Commissioner Chamakuri Sridhar said applications will be scrutinised on October 7, followed by a draw of lots on October 8 to allot licences. Of the 807 shops, 799 are under the open category and eight under the reserved category, covering shops that were not renewed or are non-operational.
Individuals aged 21 or above can apply for any number of shops. Each application requires a non-refundable fee of Rs 3 lakh and a processing fee of Rs 1,000. Selected applicants must also obtain a permit room licence.
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The extension gives prospective applicants four extra days to submit for 807 retail liquor shops, many in locations where previous licences lapsed. With a Rs 3 lakh non-refundable fee per application, the state could raise significant revenue even before licences are issued. The draw of lots on October 8 will determine who gets the licences, but selected applicants still must clear statutory requirements and obtain a permit room licence before they can open for business.
Source: thehindu.com
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