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Tamil Nadu to Mandate Card Payments for Liquor Over ₹1,000
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🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:52 PM
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Starting November 1st, Tamil Nadu will require customers to make card payments for liquor purchases exceeding ₹1,000. This new rule aims to curb cash transactions and promote transparency.
The Tamil Nadu government is implementing a new rule requiring customers to make card payments for liquor purchases exceeding ₹1,000. This policy, set to take effect on November 1st, aims to minimize cash transactions within the state's liquor outlets. The government believes that mandating card payments will enhance transparency and accountability in the liquor sales system. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the way liquor is purchased in Tamil Nadu.