In addition, the Kerala government will approve a liquor policy and introduce de-addiction centres in the state
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala on Thursday decided to bring in a new liquor policy for the state during a meeting.
Media reports suggest that the committee has agreed to give bar licences to three-star and four-star hotels.
In addition, a new Toddy Board will be formed, which will work for the protection of toddy workers.
"Kerala has never been a dry-state but the previous policy have hindered the Tourism industry and the government is reviewing the policy, but there is no confirmation yet," Thomas Issac, the Finance Minister of Kerala said.
According to a report by ANI, the state cabinet approved the liquor policy and will promote liquor abstention campaign & make de-addiction centers: Kerala CM.
Meanwhile, the state government also termed the Centre's notification banning sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter as 'unconstitutional', the special session of the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution against the same.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed about the developments in a series of tweets.
“The special session of the Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a resolution against Centre?s unconstitutional usurpation of state rights. Constitution espouses federalism and defines the rights of the Centre and states. Parliament has no right to pass laws on state subjects,? he tweeted.
He said that the Regulation of Livestock Market notification violates fundamental rights.
“Preservation and protection of the livestock belongs to the State list in the Seventh schedule of the Constitution. The Act denies the right to live, ensured by the Fundamental Rights under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution,” Vijayan added.
Last week, Vijayan said the state government will challenge the Centre's notification banning sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter at animal markets.
The decision came after Vijayan wrote to his counterparts, appealing them to stand together and oppose the "anti-federal" move.
There has been a wide opposition of the central government's order, with many states openly denying accepting the notification.
The Karnataka, Kerala and Tripura Governments have said they will not implement the Centre's order.
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