The Puducherry Excise (Extension) Act, 1980

The Puducherry Excise (Extension) Act, 1980

This Act governs the sale and consumption of alcohol in specific parts of the Union territory of Puducherry. It temporarily lifts a 1979 prohibition to apply the Puducherry Excise Act of 1970 to the Puducherry and Karaikal regions where a ban was previously enforced. Essentially, the government uses this law to bring back liquor licensing rules in these areas while pausing a general prohibition. This ensures that existing permits remain valid and operations continue under the old regulatory framework until further notice.

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