Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Maharashtra Mandates Housing Societies' Consent for Liquor Shops
In Maharashtra, India, the Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, announced that all liquor shops, whether they sell foreign or country liquor, must now get permission from the housing societies where they want to open.
This rule applies to the entire state and is meant to make sure the policy is followed everywhere equally.
The announcement was made during a meeting in the Assembly.
Maharashtra mandates consent from registered housing societies for liquor shops.
Applies to both foreign and country liquor retail outlets.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced the policy in the Assembly.
Policy to be enforced uniformly across the state.
Aimed at ensuring consistent application of liquor shop regulations.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
- What
- Mandated consent from housing societies for liquor shops
- When
- Announced on Wednesday
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To ensure uniform enforcement of liquor shop policies
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Announced By
- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
- Affected Liquor Types
- Foreign and Country Liquor
- Requirement
- Consent from registered housing societies
- Policy Scope
- Uniform enforcement across Maharashtra