The suspension of the liquor license draw for select shops in Telangana has triggered concerns among applicants. The Prohibition and Excise Department's last-minute decision has raised questions about transparency and fairness in the process

Hyderabad: The last-minute decision by the Prohibition and Excise Department to suspend the draw of lots for 19 liquor shops across the State has raised concerns among applicants.

According to the notification, the draw for 2,620 liquor shops is scheduled for Monday from 11 am. However, late Sunday evening, several applicants received text messages informing them that draws for certain shops had been suspended.

In one such message, the Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, Shamshabad, stated: “The draw of lots will not be conducted on October 27 f

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