There is good news for wine lovers in Maharashtra. The state government has decided to permit sale of wine at supermarkets and walk-in shops.
Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik said that the decision was taken to give a boost to fruit-based wineries which provide additional income to farmers.
According to the govt order, supermarkets and walk-in-stores which have area of 100 sq mt or more and are registered under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act will be allowed to sell wine.
But the supermarkets which are near places of worship or educational institutions can not sell wine.
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Further, wine sale will not be allowed in the districts where prohibition is in force.
Supermarkets will have to be pay a fee of Rs 5,000 for selling wine.