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Delhi govt announces 70% ‘special corona cess' on alcohol from Tuesday

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New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led Delhi government on Monday announced a ‘special corona fee’ of 70% on the retail price of alcohol which will be applicable from Tuesday.

This comes as the first day of lockdown relaxation in Delhi saw long lines with customers breaking social distancing rules and a large number of people collected outside liquor stores.

The union home ministry relaxed the lockdown rules from Monday which allowed standalone shops including those selling shops and tobacco.

Analyst say that other states could also implement similar taxes in the coming days. According to the Press Trust of India, Delhi’s neighbouring state Haryana is also mulling a special cess on alcohol.

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