Govt. to allot 52 A4 liquor shop licences in Vizag
Visakhapatnam district is preparing to allot 52 liquor retail shop licenses through a draw of lots under the new 2026–27 Excise Policy. The application process is open until October 1, with the final selection scheduled for October 5.
Why it matters
Liquor licensing is a significant source of state revenue and a major administrative process that impacts local retail markets.
Marking a major administrative rollout under the newly minted Excise Policy for 2026–27, Visakhapatnam district has been slated for the allotment of 52 A4 liquor retail shops through a transparent draw of lots, according to officials in Visakhapatnam.
The Statewide framework, which governs retail operations from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, has initiated administrative preparations across coastal districts following the conclusion of the previous shop renewal window.
With unrenewed and non-functioning units reverting to the government pool, the port city and its surrounding mandals are witnessing high interest from aspirants. Across the entire State, a total of 807 shops—comprising 799 Open Category and 8 Reserved Category outlets—are heading to the draw.
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