Team Herald
PANJIM: The North Goa District Magistrate has once again issued an order directing that all the licensed premises “for the sale of liquor” shall remain closed from 5 pm of February 12 till 00.00 hours of February 15, in view of polling for General Elections to the Goa Legislative Assembly.
The DM has further mentioned that the licenced premises having licence for Bar and Restaurant are allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above mentioned days and time.
“The owners of the licenced premises having Bar and Restaurant shall display a board in the premises stating that No Liquor will be served on the said days and time and that only the Restaurant is open for serving food. Failure to comply with this order shall result in the cancellation of licences and the owner or offender shall be liable for penal action under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code, Section 30 of the Excise Duty Act, 1964 and other relevant provisions of laws in force,” states a press release issued by the Department of Information and Publicity.
