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Section 12: Closure of shops

The Tamil Nadu Liquor Retail Vending (in Shops and Bars) Rules, 2003State Rules of Tamil Nadu · 1937

(1) The shop shall remain closed on Thiruvalluvar Day falling in January, Gandhi Jayanthi Day on the 2nd October, Mahavir Jayanthi Day, Birth Day Eve of Nabigal Nayagam and Vadalur Ramalingar Ninaivu Naal Independence Day, Republic Day and May Day and there shall be no sale of liquor in the shops on the aforesaid days.

(2)The shop shall also be closed as per the directions issued by the Government, the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise or the Collector.

Synopsis Closure of bar for certain days: The Government has declared certain days in a year to close the bar as a mark of respect for leaders. Court cannot interfere in it so long as it is taken in accordance with law. [Ruby Recreation Club vs. Secretary to Government, 2013 (2) CWC 117 (Mad): 2013 (5) MLJ 813 (Mad): 2013 Writ L.R. 803 (Mad)].

Where this provision sits

ActThe Tamil Nadu Liquor Retail Vending (in Shops and Bars) Rules, 2003
Section12
Marginal noteClosure of shops
JurisdictionState of Tamil Nadu
StatusIn force as published by the source

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