UP Government Ammends Exercise law to ban Illicit Liquor

Lucknow, sept 20: In a fresh attempt to eradicate Adulteration and save people life the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to add a new section in the Excise Act to provide the death penalty for spurious liquor makers if its consumption causes death or permanent disability.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Government feels that this measure would act as a deterrent to illicit liquor manufacturers. As per the cabinet decision was taken yesterday, the government will amend various sections of the UP Excise Act, 2010 and add a new section 60(A) for the purpose.

The new section seeks to provide punishment for the guilty with life imprisonment or Rs 10 lakh penalty or both or capital punishment in case of death or permanent disability caused to a person/persons after consuming illicit liquor.

The other sections to be amended seek to enhance the financial penalties significantly in other offences related to illicit liquor in the state, where hooch tragedies take a heavy toll every year. Finally, many people have said that this move would ensure that companies don't adulterate liquor and people health would be protected.