Home delivery of liquor allowed in Maharashtra but only those with permits

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday allowed home delivery of liquor to avoid crowding at shops. However, the order, issued by the Home Department,will come into effect only after guidelines are finalised,said a senior official.

Only those who have permit for drinking can order home delivery. Liquor shops which have been allowed to reopen since May 5 will be able to take orders on phone.

The purpose was to avoid crowding at liquor stores and prevent the spread of coronavirus, the official said.

"The order was issued today, but it will not come int oeffect until detailed guidelines are framed. The government will issue the guidelines in the next two days," he told .

"The mode of payment has to be decided by the buyer and the seller. A person can order up to 12 IMFL (Indian-Made Foreign Liquor) bottles," he added.

Rules regarding possession of various types of liquora t home are displayed on the Excise department's website which buyers can check before ordering, the official said.

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