Good news for liquor vendors, but the residents don't seem convinced.
After the RWA and residents from areas such DLF Phase IV, Manesar and Bilaspur raised objections about proximity of liquor vends to schools and residential areas, the excise department swung into action. But after the measurements were done, the vendors were declared to be in the safe zone.
The measurable distance exceeded the 150-metre ban. The state’s excise policy clearly says that liquor vends cannot operate within 150 metres of a religious place or a recognised educational institute. rwa management system
However, residents claimed the distance to be less than 100 metres.
“We feel uncomfortable with children exposed to liquor vends. It can always result in addiction,” complained Arti Yadav, a parent and resident of DLF Phase IV.
“Children are curious... no matter how much you stop them they will be drawn towards places they are forbidden to go. The relocation of most vendors in residential areas is bound to spell harm for the kids,” says Deepak Vohra, a resident of Sector 14.
Excise officials say since the vendors are not flouting any rules, they can’t be subjected to legal action.
