Assembly Elections:Liquor Shops to Remain Closed from 2 February to 4th February

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 19^th January:- In view of the assembly elections on 4^th February in the district SAS Nagar, District Magistrate cum District Electoral Officer SAS Nagar Daljeet Singh Mangat using the powers under Punjab Excise Act 1914 section 54 and as per the Representation of Public Act 1951 Section 135-C, has directed all liquor shops within the jurisdiction of district SAS Nagar to remain closed from 4 February 5 PM to 4 February 5PM and also directed to close the liquor shops on 11 March 2017, i.e. on the day of counting of votes.

During these days all wholesale & retail liquor shops and vends will remain closed and within the jurisdiction all hotels, restaurants & Marriage Palaces will not be allowed to serve liquor during the above said dates. Besides this, storage of liquor during the said time will also be prohibited. Liquor will not be served 48 hours prior to & before the polling day. The above stated time is declared as Dry Day.