Chandigarh [India], April 2 (ANI): Under the new excise policy in Chandigarh, restaurants, bars and hotels can remain open till 3 am.

"The facility of 2-hour extension in closure timings (i.e. up to 3 AM) given to Restaurants / Bars / Hotels on payment of additional license fees," read the press release on Excise Policy of Chandigarh for the year 2021-22.

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Governor Punjab and Administrator U.T., Chandigarh, Banwarilal Purohit, after a detailed presentation by the Adviser to the Administrator, Finance Secretary-cum-Secretary (E&T), Deputy Commissioner-cum-Excise and Taxation Commissioner and other Senior Officers of the Excise Department, has approved new Excise Policy for the year 2022-23.

The policy aims at balancing the aspirations of the consumers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and the government.

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According to the new excise policy, to curb spurious liquor, pilfer proof seals are made mandatory in the country. (ANI)

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