Delhi govt to charge 70% more tax on alcohol amid coronavirus lockdown

The Delhi government late on Monday imposed 70% extra tax on liquor. The tax, dubbed “special corona fees”, will be applicable from Tuesday.The decision came after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal warned people that his government will revoke relaxations allowed during the lockdown if they do not adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Locals in some parts of the Capital crowded liquor stores on Monday, defying physical distancing guidelines during the lockdown to control the spread of the coronavirus.