The Delhi government has extended timings for opening of liquor shops in the city. Liquor shops in the national capital have now been allowed to open from 10 am to 10 pm instead of the previous 10 am to 9 am. The change in the timings has been initiated with immediate effect. The move will increase the government’s revenue, PTI quoted an official, as saying.

An order is this regard was issued by the excise department on Thursday.

“In pursuance to guidelines issued by chairperson, state executive committee, Delhi Disaster Management Authority, Government of NCT of Delhi vide order no..dated 31.07.2020, all L-6, L-7, L-8, L-9 and L-10 liquor vends are allowed to open from 10 am to 10 pm instead of 10 am to 9 pm with immediate effect till further orders,” the order stated.

Four Delhi government corporations operate around 475 of the total 863 liquor shops in the city. About 389 liquor shops are run by private entities.