Dry day in Coimbatore, Tiruppur on August 26
Authorities in Coimbatore and Tiruppur have declared August 26 a dry day in observance of Milad-un-Nabi. All liquor shops, bars, and clubs are mandated to remain closed, with strict enforcement promised under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act.
Why it matters
This reflects standard administrative procedures in India regarding religious holidays and the regulation of alcohol sales.
Liquor shops and bars in Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts will remain closed throughout Wednesday (August 26) in view of Milad-un-Nabi, a release said.
The order applies to liquor shops (FL1) operated by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), attached bars, recreation clubs (FL2) and licensed bars operating in hotels and restaurants (FL3). In Coimbatore, the dry day order covers all licensed liquor outlets, including FL1 shops and bars, FL2 bars, FL3 bars in star hotels, FL3A Tamil Nadu Hotels, FL3AA bars run through the Tourism Department and FL11 outlets selling imported foreign liquor.
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