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Tamil Nadu Bans Cash for Liquor Purchases, Digital Payments Only
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🗓 27 Oct 2026, 11:47 PM
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The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which manages liquor sales in the state, has made digital payments mandatory for all liquor purchases.
The Tamil Nadu government has taken a significant step towards digitizing transactions in the state by mandating digital payments for all liquor purchases through the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). This move aims to curb cash transactions and promote transparency in the liquor sales system. While the exact implementation date has not yet been publicly announced, the directive signals a clear shift towards cashless transactions for liquor purchases in Tamil Nadu.