In an announcement made today, the Government of Assam has allowed the home delivery of liquor within the district of Kamrup Metropolitan.
Alcohol being one of the highest sold items during these limited curfew days as people are forced to be indoors for multiple hours. The demand of alcoholic beverages and limited hours of availability has also lead to increased the black markets and illegal selling of these beverages. Also causing the production and sale of illicit country liquor across the state.
by the retailer and an invoice which shall also act as a
pass to facilitate movement. He shall deliver the items
and handover one copy of the invoice to the customer.
(11) During pandemic, the delivery agent shall have to follow
all the social distancing norms like wearing masks,
maintaining 6ft. distance and using sanitizer frequently.
No person having any symptom relating to pandemic or
if unwell shall be engaged for home delivery.
(12) The orders for online home delivery of liquor can be
received by the retailers through the App only.
(13) The retailers shall maintain a register detailing therein
date wise, name and address of the persons placing online
orders, the volume and value, type of liquor, name of
delivery agent, status of delivery etc. Once delivery for
the same is successfully done, the date and time of
delivery shall be updated in the register.
(14) Each retailer can engage a maximum of 10 (ten) delivery
agent who are of the age of 21 years and above, for the
purpose of carrying out home delivery.
(15) The online sale of liquor in first phase shall be limited to
Guwahati Municipal Corporation area only, which may
be extended to other areas of the State gradually by the
Excise Department
The limited buying hours also cause crowding in the wine shops, specially during the closing hours of the day. These crowds also contribute to the further spread of Covid-19. Hence to release the pressure on the wine shops as well as to prevent the black marketing of alcoholic beverages, the decision to allow the home delivery of liquor was allowed.
