Hotel industry in limbo after status quo on vend allotment

After status quo ordered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the vend allotment under the new Excise Policy 2025-56, local hoteliers are awaiting a final decision on the matter to accordingly update stocks, prices and extend liquor licence.

In the wake of the High Court order, the existing liquor vends allotted under the previous Excise Policy will not operate beyond March 31, while the allocation of new ones through the tendering process will not be given effect to till April 3, which is…