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- The Tamil Nadu government has amended liquor vending rules to allow Tasmac bars within a 100-metre radius of liquor outlets, replacing the earlier rule that bars be attached to retail shops, and has raised the minimum bar area from 15 sq.m to 20 sq.m.
- The move, issued through a Government Order, is reportedly aimed at widening participation in bar tenders and breaking the monopoly of a few long-time operators.
- Tasmac is a major revenue source for the State, operating 4,048 retail outlets and generating around ₹150 crore in daily liquor sales.
- However, bar workers say the increased minimum space is still inadequate for safe evacuation in emergencies.
What to watch next
- Whether the tender process attracts more new bidders now that bars need not be attached to retail shops
- Any further government action on minimum bar space after workers' safety concerns
- How the rule change affects the existing operators who dominated bar contracts
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