Lok Sabha elections: Liquor shops shut for 48 hours in Noida, Greater Noida

By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Apr 23, 2024

Election Dry Spell

Liquor shops in Noida and Greater Noida will be closed for 48 hours due to the Lok Sabha elections on April 26.

Strict Enforcement

District Excise Officer Subodh Kumar Srivastava ensures strict enforcement of the closure order in Gautam Buddh Nagar.

Rule Reminder

Liquor outlets must close 48 hours before the election. All authorised liquor outlets will be closed from 6 pm on April 24 to 6 pm on April 26.

Monitoring Sales

Excise officials are continuously monitoring liquor sales and inspecting all complaints of irregularities to ensure timely action.

Legal Action

During the closure period, anyone found selling liquor illegally will face strict legal action, including penalty or jail term, as per Excise laws.

Polling Day

Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency goes to polls on April 26 in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections.