Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, strict regulations have been imposed on liquor sales in Pune district. Orders from District Collector Dr Suhas Diwase mandate the closure of alcohol sales on specific dates across Baramati, Maval, Pune, and Shirur constituencies.
Diwase has invoked Section 135(C) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to issue these orders. Alcohol sales must cease 48 hours before the conclusion of each polling day. Additionally, directives regarding dry days on polling and counting days have been issued in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Violations will result in strict penalties under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, and pertinent provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with jurisdictional inspectors held accountable as per Divase's instructions.
Schedule for Baramati constituency:
May 5: Liquor sales to be stopped from 6pm onwards
May 6: Dry day
May 7 (polling day): Liquor sales to be resumed after 6pm onwards
June 4 (counting day): Dry day
Schedule for Pune, Shirur and Maval constituencies:
May 11: Liquor sales to be stopped from 6pm onwards
May 12: Dry day
May 13 (polling day): Liquor sales to be resumed after 6pm onwards
June 4 (counting day): Dry day
