Andhra Pradesh extends liquor shop licence application deadline to October 6

The Andhra Pradesh government has postponed the closure date for applications seeking A4 category liquor shop licences to October 6, providing applicants additional time to submit their documents.

The state plans to conduct a detailed scrutiny of all received applications on October 7, followed by a draw of lots on October 8 to determine the allocation of the 807 available licences across the state.

A4 category shops, which typically serve beer and country liquor, have seen significant interest from prospective licence holders. The extended timeline aims to ensure comprehensive evaluation of all applications before the lottery-based selection process.

Applicants must meet specified eligibility criteria and comply with all regulatory requirements outlined by the state's excise department. The draw of lots will be conducted transparently to ensure fair distribution of licences among qualified candidates.

The Andhra Pradesh government has emphasized that successful applicants will be notified following the allotment process, after which they must complete further formalities to obtain their final operational licences.