In fact, the excise duty collection, which includes sources other than alcohol, went up by 31% from the previous year, as per the Delhi government’s Budget for 2016-2017. One of the reasons cited is the Aam Aadmi Party government’s decision not to issue any new licences. The ban on issuing licences has also impacted the revenue of restaurants that were in the process of being set-up. ‘Old-world charm’“Many customers would come to Connaught Place in the winter so that they could enjoy the weather and its old-world charm. The government official said that 50 liquor vends that accounted for ₹150 crore in revenue had closed as a result.

Source: The Hindu May 17, 2017 19:41 UTC