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Kerala to Withhold Bar Licences from Hotels Lacking Star Rating
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Kerala government announced it will refuse to renew bar licences for hotels that do not hold a star classification.
In a recent policy announcement, the Kerala government decided to deny renewal of bar licences to hotels that lack a star classification.
The move aims to uphold quality and safety standards in hospitality establishments, ensuring that venues serving alcohol meet recognised criteria.
Hotels without a star rating will need to either obtain the required classification or forfeit their bar licence, potentially affecting their revenue streams.
Industry observers note that the directive may prompt a review of current licensing practices, though no immediate legal challenges have been reported.
The move aims to uphold quality and safety standards in hospitality establishments, ensuring that venues serving alcohol meet recognised criteria.
Hotels without a star rating will need to either obtain the required classification or forfeit their bar licence, potentially affecting their revenue streams.
Industry observers note that the directive may prompt a review of current licensing practices, though no immediate legal challenges have been reported.