Tamil Nadu liquor crackdown reshapes state revenue strategy. The government is closing 717 TASMAC outlets near religious sites, schools, and bus stands, reducing total outlets from 4,765 to 4,048. This regulatory shift aims to curb underage drinking while maintaining strict age verification protocols at remaining locations. Officials are also considering earlier closing times, potentially moving from 10 pm to 8 pm. Despite these restrictions, TASMAC generated Rs 48,344 crore in 2025, making it the state's second-largest revenue source after registration. The closures represent a delicate balance between public health concerns and fiscal interests as Tamil Nadu enforces its 21-year legal drinking age more rigorously across all outlets.
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