Telangana govt increases liquor shop licence fees

Telangana government has issued a fresh notification for liquor shop licences, introducing a steep hike in both application and licence fees. 

The government is reportedly aiming to generate revenue of around Rs 6,500 crore through application and licence fees. The current licences will expire on November 30.

The non-refundable



application fee has been raised from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, recording a steep 50 per cent jump. 

During the last round in 2023, the government had collected Rs 1,350 crore under application fees alone. Another Rs 3,500 crore was realised through licences. With more than 2,620 shops set to be allotted this time, the State is eyeing a significantly higher revenue.