The State government has released the schedule for receipt of applications and their disposal for grant of prior clearance for establishment of bars. As per the schedule, the district prohibition and excise officers will publish notification for receipt of applications. The drawal of lots for selection of bars will be done on February 10 in districts and February 11 in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. The Deputy Commissioners will submit successful applications to the Director of Prohibition and Excise in non-GHMC areas on February 12 and GHMC areas on February 13. The Director will issue prior clearance to successful applications on February 17.

Source: The Hindu January 27, 2021 18:22 UTC