Procedures to grant bar licences likely to change, says Keralam Excise Minister
Loopholes in the previous LDF government’s 2017 order, enabling Deputy Commissioners to approve applications for upgrading beer and wine parlours to bars, were misused by some excise officers, says M. Liju
· 11/2/2026, 3:23:35 PM· 2 min read

Loopholes in the previous LDF government’s 2017 order, enabling Deputy Commissioners to approve applications for upgrading beer and wine parlours to bars, were misused by some excise officers, says M. Liju
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