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AP liquor shop renewals: today is last date to apply
The Andhra Pradesh government has set today as the final deadline for liquor shop owners to apply for renewal of their licences. The deadline applies to all retail liquor outlets across the…
The Andhra Pradesh government has set today as the final deadline for liquor shop owners to apply for renewal of their licences. The deadline applies to all retail liquor outlets across the state, and applications submitted after today will not be accepted.
The renewal process is being handled by the state's excise department. Shop owners have been asked to complete the formalities before the end of the day to avoid any disruption in business operations. The government has not announced any further extensions for the renewal window.
The move is part of the state's annual excise policy. Any shop that fails to renew on time will not be allowed to operate, potentially impacting revenue for both the state and the business owners.
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The AP excise department collects thousands of crores annually through licence fees and taxes from liquor sales. A missed renewal deadline means not just a temporary closure for the shop but a loss of daily excise revenue for the government. The state's excise policy for the current year had already raised the licence fee for certain categories, a move that drew opposition from retailers. With no further extension announced, shop owners who miss today's deadline face the risk of having to apply as new vendors, a process that is more expensive and time-consuming. The department will now tally the renewals and identify the defaulters in the coming days.
Source: telugu360.com
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