Andhra Pradesh liquor shop licence renewal deadline expires

The state Excise Department announced that the cut‑off date for renewing licences of liquor retail outlets in Andhra Pradesh has now passed. Shop owners who failed to submit renewal applications before the deadline are liable to face suspension of their licences or other penalties. The department reiterated that compliance is mandatory to continue legal operations and to ensure proper tax collection. It urged all affected retailers to contact the department immediately to regularise their status and avoid disruption of business. The deadline enforcement is part of the government's broader effort to streamline the liquor sector and uphold regulatory standards.