There is greater need for the review of Excise/Sales policy perused by various States including bordering States with NCR so as to prevent opening of shops close to the borders so that one can pass on the advantage of lower tax regime especially in the segments like petroleum products, sale of liquors etc.
Also, some guide lines are needed so that liquor shops are not allowed to operate in close vicinity of the residential colonies. There is enough space in markets and upcoming plaza and it makes sense to shift these operations there.
Of late lot of thinking has been done in the Delhi Govt. It looks that shortly there will be strict laws in place to this unchecked habit is put to an end. I think passing the law is one side of the coin the other side of the coin is equally important that is the enforcement of the law by law abiding force. I reside in U Unit where I can see the country liquor shop from my terrace and the ugly behavior of people.
Mostly this type of behavior comes from down trodden and poor people. Govt. will do a lot if some decent ways are devised so that these people also take their drinks with some respect. Let cheap Bars or eating joints are opened near the liquor vends so that some decency is maintained. Every this thing seems not working. Illegal Taxi stands, Bus Stand, Illegal shops and some time illegal activities too. All this is a loss of revenue to the State. All this could easily be converted in some sort of business model where State would earn revenue.
Some serious thinking is required on the part of State Govt. Babus and Sr. Ministers. Let political parties also make these points as their agenda points……
God save the democarcy and our nation....