Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets across the state within the next two weeks.
The Siliguri Today
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May 12, 2026 • 1:31 PM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets across the state within the next two weeks.
The outlets identified for shutdown are situated within 500 metres of temples, churches, mosques, educational institutions, and major bus stands.
The decision comes after a statewide inspection drive aimed at enforcing stricter regulations and responding to growing public concerns over the location of liquor shops in sensitive areas.
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