RESTAURANTS CAN PAY 50% LIQUOR FEE BY SEPT-END

MUMBAI: The state has given reprieve to hotels and restaurants over the payment of the liquor licence fees. These establishments can now pay 50 % of the fee by September-end and the remaining 50% by the end of the year. The initial proposal was to pay the fee in three instalments – 25% by June 30, next 25% by September 30 and the remaining 50% by December 31.