Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Karimnagar Bar Owners Seek Relief on Taxes and Permit Rooms
Bar and restaurant owners from Karimnagar met a senior Telangana excise official.
They asked for action against nearby permit rooms they believe are breaking rules.
They also said taxes and rising costs are making it harder to run their businesses.
The owners are worried that a proposed privilege tax would make things even more difficult.
The commissioner looked at their tax calculations and reportedly noted that bars pay a heavier tax burden than wine shops.
He said he would tell the government about their concerns.
The owners hope to hear a favourable response within a week.
A Karimnagar district delegation met Telangana Prohibition and Excise Commissioner Chevvuru Hari Kishan in Hyderabad on Monday.
The owners asked the Excise Department to act against permit rooms they said were operating illegally or violating rules near licensed bars.
They said taxes and rising operating costs were causing financial difficulties, and a proposed privilege tax would add to the burden.
Hari Kishan reportedly examined tax calculations and observed that bars faced a higher tax burden than liquor sold through wine shops.
He said the concerns would be brought to the government’s notice; the delegation hoped for a response within a week.
- Who
- A delegation of Karimnagar district bar and restaurant owners led by association representatives met Excise Commissioner Chevvuru Hari Kishan.
- What
- They sought enforcement against allegedly non-compliant permit rooms and relief from taxes and operating costs.
- When
- Monday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The owners said permit-room violations, taxes, a proposed privilege tax and rising operating costs were affecting their businesses.
Bar Owners’ Concerns
Excise Department Response
Permit-room regulation
Bar Owners’ Concerns
Owners said permit rooms near licensed bars were allegedly operating illegally or in violation of rules and urged strict enforcement.
Excise Department Response
The commissioner said the concerns would be taken to the government and appropriate action considered.
Tax burden
Bar Owners’ Concerns
Owners said taxes and rising costs were difficult to manage and that the proposed privilege tax would add to their burden.
Excise Department Response
The commissioner reportedly examined the tax calculations and observed that bars faced a higher tax burden than liquor sold through wine shops.
- Delegation
- Karimnagar District Bar and Restaurant Owners Association representatives and other owners
- Commissioner
- Chevvuru Hari Kishan, Telangana Prohibition and Excise Commissioner
- Meeting location
- Hyderabad
- Permit-room concern
- Owners alleged that some permit rooms near licensed bars operated illegally or violated prescribed regulations.
- Tax concern
- Owners said a proposed privilege tax would add to existing financial pressures.
- Commissioner's response
- He said the concerns would be brought to the government's notice and appropriate action considered.
- Expected response
- The delegation hoped for a favourable response within a week.