Liquor bottle buyback scheme: Tasmac tells Madras HC it is considering proposal to add ₹10 refundable deposit to MRP
The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) is proposing to add a ₹10 refundable deposit to the MRP of liquor bottles to fund a new bottle buyback and recycling scheme. The plan involves shifting the responsibility for collection and disposal to liquor manufacturers.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant shift in waste management policy for the state-run liquor monopoly, aiming to reduce environmental pollution through manufacturer-led recycling.
The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) on Friday (July 10, 2026) told the Madras High Court that it proposes to include the refundable deposit of ₹10, being collected from individual customers as part of the empty bottle buyback scheme, in the maximum retail price (MRP) of every liquor bottle.
The article reports on a government status report filed in court without editorializing or taking a stance on the policy's efficacy.
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