Maharashtra govt's decision to allow sale of wine in supermarket, walk-in shops unfortunate, says Anna Hazare
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Social activist Anna Hazare said the Maharashtra government's decision to permit the sale of wine in supermarkets and walk-in shops was unfortunate. He added that the government should work towards de-addiction and not take decisions for financial benefit.
Days after Maharashtra government passed a proposal to allow the sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops in the state, social activist Anna Hazare said the state government's decision was "unfortunate".Anna Hazare added: "It's the duty of government to work towards de-addiction, but I'm saddened to see that it is taking decisions, for financial benefits, that would result in liquor addiction."
Maharashtra Govt's decision to allow sale of wine in supermarkets is unfortunate. It's the duty of Govt to work towards de-addiction, but I'm saddened to see that it is taking decisions, for financial benefits, that would result in liquor addiction: Social activist Anna Hazare pic.twitter.com/ffhN2OYMvS
On Thursday (Jan27), the Maharashtra cabinet passed a proposal to allow the sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops in the state.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office, the “shelf-in-shop” method can be adopted by those supermarkets and stores that have an area of 1,000 square feet or more and are registered under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act.
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However, supermarkets near places of worship and educational institutes will not be permitted to sell wine. Further, the sale of wine will not be allowed in districts where prohibition is in force.
Supermarkets will have to pay a fee of Rs 5,000 for the license to sell wine.
