Restrict recreation clubs from selling liquor and ban opening of new clubs in Salem: public
Social activists in Salem are urging the government to restrict recreation clubs from selling liquor and to prevent the opening of new clubs near closed TASMAC outlets. Following the closure of several TASMAC outlets, many patrons have turned to recreation clubs for alcohol, leading to concerns about compliance with regulations. Activists argue that the government should enforce similar restrictions on these clubs to ensure public safety and uphold the intent of the TASMAC closures.
- ▪Activists demand restrictions on recreation clubs selling liquor.
- ▪The Chief Minister ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC outlets near educational institutions and bus stands.
- ▪A recreation club was recently opened near a closed TASMAC outlet, leading to police investigations for selling liquor to non-members.
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Social activists and the public have demanded the State government to restrict recreation clubs selling liquor and not to allow opening of new clubs near the places where TASMAC outlets were closed, following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s order.The Chief Minister recently issued an order to close 717 TASMAC outlets functioning within 500 meters from educational institutions, places of worship, and bus stands. Based on the order, 20 outlets were identified in the district, 14 outlets were closed and the remaining are to be closed soon. Meanwhile, after the closure of TASMAC outlets, people flocked to recreation clubs that sold liquor to their members.Two TASMAC outlets functioning near Omalur Bus Stand were closed recently.
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