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PIL in Madras High Court challenges Tasmac online liquor booking
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The petition asks a fair question: does a QR-code system relying on a self-declaration of age truly prevent a minor from buying booze? TASMAC can settle this easily by publishing the number of age-verification failures or instances where QR codes were misused since launch. Without that data, the state's move looks more like a revenue push than a convenience measure.
Source: barandbench.com
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