The Government of Goa on January 17, 2024, issued a notification that all licensed premises “for the sale of liquor” shall be closed on certain dates within certain areas.
The following has been stated-
•closed on January 27, 2024, January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2024, within the areas of Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arpora- -Nagoa, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa and Ward No. V of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Taluka Bardez, North Goa District in the State of Goa, on account of polling day and counting of votes for the Bye-Elections to two vacant wards of Village Panchayats 2024.
•However, the licensed premises having a licence for “Bar and Restaurant” may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the Bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above-mentioned days. The owners of the licensed premises having “Bar & Restaurant” shall also display a board on the premises stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open for serving food.
[Notification No. 2/2/2022-Fin(R&C)(A)/4018]
