Local Authorities Must Conduct On-Spot Assessment Prior To Grant Of Excise License: PIL In Calcutta High Court Against Resto-Bar Near School, Temple

A PIL has been filed before the Calcutta High Court challenging the grant of a “restriction-free” license to a restaurant-cum-bar located near an educational institution and temple.The challenge is made under the Bengal Excise Act. According to the petitioner, under Section 85 and 86 of the Act, various rules governing the grant of excise licenses such as the West Bengal Excise (Selection...