KOLKATA: Days after the Bengal government allowed home delivery of liquor and the State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) introduced e-retail through its website where over 21 years of age can place orders, the government came out with the detailed retail policy that spelt out the model of operation. The number of sellers registered for e-retail is also going up.
The buyer has to intimate slots against the daily delivery capacity allowed for each seller. Once the delivery capacity is reached, no orders will be accepted. Hence, it is important to book early.
A seller will get 30 minutes to either approve or reject or modify the order. If that time elapses, the order will stand cancelled. Once the seller approves, the buyer will get just 10 minutes to send in his approval. Up to six items can be added to one cart. If the buyer wants to add more, he can create a separate cart. Not more than three orders are allowed to be placed on a single day on behalf of the buyer.
The seller will charge up to Rs 100 for liquor that costs up to Rs 1,000. For every Rs 500 extra of liquor, Rs 25 will be added to the conveyance charges. This conveyance cannot cross Rs 300, though. The orders have to be placed in shops that are located within 10 km where the buyer is presently living. While multiple delivery addresses will be allowed, the delivery boy has to be chosen by the seller. The delivery boy will have the right to update about deliveries on a real time basis.
The move, claimed sources, is aimed at avoiding large gatherings at standalone off-shops.
In an earlier order, the government had stated that customers can place orders through the website after registering themselves by providing necessary details such as address and mobile number, among others. After registration they can order liquor from designated stores that are on the website.
The buyer has to intimate slots against the daily delivery capacity allowed for each seller. Once the delivery capacity is reached, no orders will be accepted. Hence, it is important to book early.
A seller will get 30 minutes to either approve or reject or modify the order. If that time elapses, the order will stand cancelled. Once the seller approves, the buyer will get just 10 minutes to send in his approval. Up to six items can be added to one cart. If the buyer wants to add more, he can create a separate cart. Not more than three orders are allowed to be placed on a single day on behalf of the buyer.
The seller will charge up to Rs 100 for liquor that costs up to Rs 1,000. For every Rs 500 extra of liquor, Rs 25 will be added to the conveyance charges. This conveyance cannot cross Rs 300, though. The orders have to be placed in shops that are located within 10 km where the buyer is presently living. While multiple delivery addresses will be allowed, the delivery boy has to be chosen by the seller. The delivery boy will have the right to update about deliveries on a real time basis.
The move, claimed sources, is aimed at avoiding large gatherings at standalone off-shops.
In an earlier order, the government had stated that customers can place orders through the website after registering themselves by providing necessary details such as address and mobile number, among others. After registration they can order liquor from designated stores that are on the website.
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