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Kerala Minister: Bars must verify ID if customers look under 23
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:18 PM
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The Kerala government has directed bars to verify identification documents for any customer suspected to be under 23 years of age to prevent underage drinking.
The Kerala government has issued strict guidelines to the state's bar industry regarding the sale of alcohol to minors. The directive emphasizes that establishments must maintain vigilance to ensure that no one below the legal drinking age is served alcoholic beverages.
According to the Keralam Minister, if a bar staff member suspects that a customer is under 23 years old, they are obligated to verify the individual's identity. This verification process involves checking valid government-issued identification documents to confirm the customer's age before serving any alcohol.
The move aims to strengthen enforcement of the legal drinking age in the state and reduce instances of underage consumption. The government expects all licensed bars and liquor outlets to comply with this protocol to avoid legal repercussions.
According to the Keralam Minister, if a bar staff member suspects that a customer is under 23 years old, they are obligated to verify the individual's identity. This verification process involves checking valid government-issued identification documents to confirm the customer's age before serving any alcohol.
The move aims to strengthen enforcement of the legal drinking age in the state and reduce instances of underage consumption. The government expects all licensed bars and liquor outlets to comply with this protocol to avoid legal repercussions.