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16 Fined Rs 45,000 Each for Violating Chhattisgarh Village Liquor Ban
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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Sixteen individuals were fined ₹45,000 each for breaching a liquor ban in a Chhattisgarh village, as local authorities enforce the prohibition. The incident has brought the powers of the gram sabha into scrutiny.
In a recent enforcement action in a village in Chhattisgarh, 16 people were penalised with a fine of ₹45,000 each for violating a local liquor ban. The fine was imposed by the village authorities after a raid uncovered illegal sale and consumption of alcohol in the community.
The incident has prompted a review of the gram sabha’s authority to impose such penalties. Officials say the village council has the power to enforce local regulations, but the extent of its jurisdiction is now under scrutiny by state law enforcement.
The fines are part of a broader campaign to curb alcohol consumption in rural areas, following a state‑wide ban that came into effect earlier this year. The authorities have warned that repeat offenders could face harsher penalties, including imprisonment.
The incident has prompted a review of the gram sabha’s authority to impose such penalties. Officials say the village council has the power to enforce local regulations, but the extent of its jurisdiction is now under scrutiny by state law enforcement.
The fines are part of a broader campaign to curb alcohol consumption in rural areas, following a state‑wide ban that came into effect earlier this year. The authorities have warned that repeat offenders could face harsher penalties, including imprisonment.