On Tuesday, the Bombay high court (HC) was informed by the state government that the collectors of Mumbai city and Mumbai suburban districts have issued orders, allowing FL-III licence holder bars and restaurants to sale liquor by home delivery in sealed bottles. Additional government pleader Abhay Patki, however, clarified that the permission has been given to clear the existing liquor stock of licenced bars and restaurants. The plea also pointed out that the collectors of Mumbai city and Mumbai suburban districts, however, issued an order on May 22, allowing liquor shops to do home delivery of foreign liquor to their customers. The liquor items, which have sell-by dates, will become unfit for human consumption soon, the plea added. Later, advocate Thadani withdrew the petition after Patki informed the court that Mumbaikars have been allowed to order liquor from their nearest bars and restaurants via home delivery.

Source: Hindustan Times June 11, 2020 04:43 UTC