Kerala High Court tells Government to take an independent decision on liquor policy
The Hindu
Justice Devan Ramachandran made the clarification while closing a petition filed by Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran complaining that the Government had decided to open more liquor outlets allegedly under the cover of a High Court order to provide better facilities in liquor shops
The Kerala High Court on Thursday clarified that any decision by the State Government on the liquor policy would have to be taken independently on its own.
Justice Devan Ramachandran made the clarification while closing a petition filed by Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran complaining that the Government had decided to open more liquor outlets allegedly under the cover of a High Court order to provide better facilities in liquor shops.
Hampi, the UNESCO-recognised historical site, was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire from 1336 to 1565. Foreign travellers from Persia, Europe and other parts of the world have chronicled the wealth of the place and the unique cultural mores of this kingdom built on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. There are fine descriptions to be found of its temples, farms, markets and trading links, remnants of which one can see in the ruins now. The Literature, architecture of this era continue inspire awe.
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