Andhra government to clear Rs 1\,783 crore liquor dues

Andhra government to clear Rs 1,783 crore liquor dues

The minister reiterated that the State government is committed to the complete prohibition of liquor in a phased manner.

Published: 04th March 2020 08:22 AM  |   Last Updated: 04th March 2020 08:22 AM   |  A+A-

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By Express News Service

VIJAYAWADA: Excise Minister K Narayana Swamy has said the government would clear dues to the tune of Rs 1,783 crore to distilleries that supply liquor to the State-owned corporation.

Addressing media persons at the Secretariat on Tuesday, he said the government had cleared Rs 2,360 crore to distilleries despite facing a financial crunch.

The minister reiterated that the State government is committed to the complete prohibition of liquor in a phased manner.