Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Gurgaon BYOB Venues Face Restrictions, Owners Express Concerns
Imagine places in Gurgaon where you could bring your own alcohol to enjoy live music.
Now, new rules have made it harder for these places, called BYOBs or 'ahatas,' to operate.
The government increased fees and stopped them from having live events.
Owners are worried because they have to pay a lot more money, lost space, and can't make as much money.
They've had to close or cut back, and some people lost their jobs.
The government says things will eventually be okay, but the owners think it will hurt their business and the people who like to go there.
Gurgaon's BYOB venues, or 'ahatas,' face new restrictions impacting their business.
The new Haryana excise policy includes increased licensing fees and operational limitations.
BYOB venues are restricted from hosting live events and musical performances.
Proprietors express concerns over job losses, reduced business, and halted expansion plans.
Government officials cite the need for license renewals and anticipate some initial business impact.
- Who
- BYOB venue owners, employees, and government officials.
- What
- New restrictions and increased fees are impacting Gurgaon's BYOB venues, or 'ahatas'.
- When
- The new Haryana excise policy came into effect on June 12.
- Where
- Gurgaon, India.
- Why
- To regulate the BYOB venues and generate revenue, but owners worry about negative impacts on their businesses.
Venue Owners
Government
Business Impact
Venue Owners
Restrictions and increased fees are harming the business, leading to potential closures.
Government
Government believes that the policy change is common, and there will be an initial impact on business due to the licensing process.
Government Priorities
Venue Owners
The government is ignoring the middle segment of consumers and the impact on jobs.
Government
Government's goal is revenue generation and regulation of the sector.
- Policy Effective Date
- June 12
- License Fee - Ebowla
- Rs 1.8 crore
- Liquor Store License Fee - Ebowla
- Rs 45 crore
- Venue Area Limit
- 1,000 square meters
- Venue Closures
- Dakotta