Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Invites Applications for 807 Liquor Shops
The Andhra Pradesh government wants to choose new owners for 807 liquor shops.
These shops were not renewed or were not operating under the current arrangement.
Most of the shops are open to all eligible applicants, while eight are reserved for a specified community category.
People can apply online, partly online, or completely offline.
Each application costs Rs 3 lakh, plus a Rs 1,000 processing fee.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on October 1.
Officials will check the applications on October 3.
Winners will be selected by drawing lots on October 5.
The two reports describe the reserved group as toddy tappers or the Goud community.
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department is offering 807 A4 liquor shops for fresh allotment for the 2026-27 excise year.
Of the shops, 799 are in the open category and eight are reserved for a designated toddy-tapper or Goud community category.
Applicants must pay a non-refundable Rs 3 lakh application fee and a Rs 1,000 processing fee for each application.
Applications can be submitted online, through hybrid mode or offline until midnight on October 1; scrutiny is scheduled for October 3.
A draw of lots will be held from 8 a.m. on October 5 at the respective collectorates.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department and applicants for liquor-shop licences.
- What
- Fresh applications are being invited for 807 A4 liquor shops to be allotted by lottery.
- When
- Applications close at midnight on October 1; scrutiny is on October 3 and the draw begins at 8 a.m. on October 5.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, with the draw held at the respective collectorates.
- Why
- The shops were not renewed or were non-functional and are being offered for fresh allotment.
- Total shops
- 807 A4 liquor retail shops
- Category split
- 799 open-category shops and 8 reserved shops
- Excise year
- October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027
- Application cost
- Rs 3 lakh non-refundable fee plus Rs 1,000 processing fee per application
- Application deadline
- Midnight on October 1
- Scrutiny date
- October 3
- Lottery date
- From 8 a.m. on October 5
- Current shop network
- Of 3,736 A4 shops, 2,929 were renewed under the current policy
