Have right to formulate new policy: Kerala to HC

Last week, the SC had stayed the closure of all bars in the non-five-star category until September 30.

The affidavit says the government has the right to frame its liquor policy and that the new one was aimed at bringing down alcohol consumption in a phased manner. It also says that the government has the right to revoke the liquor licenses issued to bar owners, provided that they had been served mandatory notice. It says the government has the right to either monopolize the liquor business or go for complete prohibition.