# PIL in Madras High Court challenges Tasmac online liquor booking 2026-08-14T09:22:37+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A PIL in the Madras High Court has challenged TASMAC's recently launched online liquor booking portal. The petition, filed by advocate K Balu, seeks an interim injunction against the facility, which lets customers aged 21 and above check liquor availability, pay online, and collect purchases using a QR code. No home delivery is allowed. The plea argues the scheme was introduced via executive circular without amending the Tamil Nadu Liquor Retail Vending Rules, 2003, and violates Article 47 of the Constitution, which mandates the state to prohibit intoxicating drinks. It points to loopholes: age verification relies on self-declaration and OTP, and QR codes are transferable. The petition also challenges a July 24 government order setting up a committee to explore increasing alcohol revenue. ## Coverage - barandbench.com Tags: liquor policy, Madras High Court, online booking, PIL, Tamil Nadu, TASMAC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pil-in-madras-high-court-challenges-tasmac-online-liquor-booking/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pil-in-madras-high-court-challenges-tasmac-online-liquor-booking/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.