Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has allotted all liquor vends in the State for 2017-18 fiscal.
The draw of lots or tenders for the remaining districts of ludhiana, Patiala, Ferozepur and Faridkot divisions were held on April 5, 2017. The draw of lots in all districts were held in a fair and transparent manner in the presence of the Deputy Commissioners or their representatives of the districts concerned and no complaint has been received in this regard.
Spokesperson said the excise policy for 2017-18 has been made trader-friendly and aims at safeguarding the interests of all the stakeholders, that is the Government, wholesalers, retails and the consumers.