New Delhi: “After work, how about a beer?” Corporate houses in Haryana will soon be able to open restaurants and canteens serving “low content” alcoholic beverages including beer and wine. Under the recently enacted liquor policy of the state government, offices can be granted a license (L-10F) allowing sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises. However, there are some restrictions.
Licenses will be given only to businesses that have offices with a covered area of at least 1 lakh square feet and 5,000 employees. A workplace canteen or pantry with at least 2,000 square feet of space where beverages can be sold. ,Also read: 9 jobs in India that AI can never replace,
However, the number of companies actually applying for the license seemed to worry the authorities. He said many businesses would be unsuitable due to the licensing requirements of 5,000 employees and 1 lakh square feet of carpet space. ,ALSO READ: Mother’s Day 2023: “Thanks for the coaching, mom:” Anand Mahindra shares throwback picture,
For example, the law will not apply to businesses having offices in SEZs and IT parks. The Department of Town and Country Planning issues licenses for these venues, however, they are not allowed to offer any type of alcohol on their premises. These offices also do not accept one-day liquor licenses, which are usually granted for celebrations.
Additionally, many offices do not allow alcohol to be served in their offices due to HR policies. As a result, as you can see, relatively few businesses will actually seek a license, a representative said. The L-10F license application process is the same as for a bar permit.
Each applicant will have to pay a license fee of Rs 10 lakh annually in addition to a security deposit of Rs 3 lakh.
Also, the office where liquor will be made available should have a separate structure. The revised guideline states that it “should not be connected to a common way or any area frequently used by people.”