NOTE: The order was revoked later. The article has been updated to reflect the same.
West Bengal's excise department had, on Wednesday, permitted home delivery of liquor during the coronavirus lockdown. The facility was to be available from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm from stores, restaurants and bars with valid permits.
The Free Press Journal's Prema Rajaram also reported that customer orders would have to be placed bet 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Three passes were to be allotted per shop by the concerned police stations.
This order was later revoked.
