Prohibition and Excise Dept Orders Strict Age Verification, Membership ID Enforcement at FL2/FL3 Bars

PRESS RELEASE The Government of Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, is committed to creating a drug-free, healthy, and socially responsible environment across the State. In furtherance of this objective, the following directions shall be strictly implemented and enforced in all FL2 and FL3 licensed premises under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Liquor (Licence and Permit) Rules, 1981. No liquor shall be sold, supplied, issued, or served to any person below the age of 21 years. In cases where the age of a person is doubtful, valid documentary proof of age shall be verified before serving liquor. All FL2 licensed clubs shall issue Membership Identity Cards to their registered members. Liquor shall be served only to registered members and their eligible guests in accordance with the applicable rules and licence conditions. The prescribed working hours of FL2 and FL3 bars shall be strictly adhered to without any deviation. In FL2 licensed clubs, the operation of a bar shall remain only one of the permitted activities. Club managements shall ensure that other recreational, cultural, sports, and social activities for which the club is established are conducted regularly and effectively. All licence holders are directed to ensure strict compliance with the above instructions. Any violation of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937, the rules framed thereunder, or the licence conditions will be viewed seriously and will attract appropriate action under the relevant statutory provisions. Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9