more-inThe State government should seriously think of amending the excise policy, as there are a few things that are against the people in general, says BJP MLA representing Visakhapatnam (North) P. Vishnu Kumar Raju. The government should not allow permit rooms in wine shops.”“Permit rooms are a menace and it allows people to drink openly in wine shops located in thickly populated residential areas. On top of it, the permit rooms, which are no less than bars, are a social hazard,” he added. Mr. Vishnu Kumar Raju also faulted the restriction on location of wine shops near religious institutions and schools and colleges. The MLA sent his representation to the Excise Minister and Commissioner of Excise on Tuesday.

Source: The Hindu July 26, 2017 18:45 UTC