The Telangana government's decision to extend the liquor shop licence application deadline has sparked widespread criticism and legal threats. Drawing parallels with a 2019 Andhra Pradesh case where a similar extension was struck down by the High Court, applicants allege unfair practices and political manipulation.

Hyderabad: The State government’s extension of deadline for filing of applications for liquor shop licenses , from October 18 to October 23, is raising many eyebrows, because it was not long ago that the High Court of Andhra Pradesh had struck a similar extension of deadline in the neighbouring State, calling it ‘arbitrary’, ‘contrary to rules’ and ‘against public interest’. It had also cancelled the orders extending the last date.

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