The rationalization of the duty structure here would also help avoid public health hazards,” he added. “The price slash would help restrict the entry of spurious and duplicate liquor from neighboring states and check smuggling of non-duty paid IMFL. According to him, the excise department seized 1.6 lakh litres of non-duty paid IMFL in the fiscal from April to October 31 in Bengal. The excise department did not comment but later, excise commissioner Umasankar S said the recent slash in prices would help check smuggling and would not affect the revenue of the government. Lots of people used to buy expensive liquors (BIO) from outside as five litres per person is allowed in airlines but now, that will stop,” added sources.
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“Prices of some single malt and blended Scotch whisky in the domestic terminal shop-same as that in Bengal-would be even cheaper than those available at the Delhi duty free shop in the international terminal. According to the official, one of the reasons behind setting up the off-shop could be that the prices of most bottled in origin (BIO) single malt, blended Scotch, vodka and gin and overseas spirits bottled in India (OSBI) in Bengal have become very competitive. This will be the first retail venture for Bevco,” said the source. It (Bevco) has permission for retail trade as well but since its inception, the corporation has never tried its hand in retail. “The off-shop will be managed by the state beverage corporation, Bevco.
A source said talks were on with the Airports Authority of India and state excise department for an off-shop in the domestic terminal. KOLKATA: The Dum Dum airport, one of the oldest in Asia, will soon have its first liquor off-shop in the domestic terminal, like its counterpart in Delhi has for the past few years.