Delhi government imposes 70% ‘special corona fee’ on liquor from today

NEW DELHI: Liquor in Delhi will cost more from Tuesday as the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has decided to impose a 70 per cent ‘Special Corona Fee’ on its sale in the national capital, sources said.nnThe move will boost the government revenue, which has been hit hard due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown.nn”70 per cent ‘Special Corona Fee’ has been imposed on the MRP of liquor bottles. The new rate will be applicable from Tuesday,” a source said.nnSource: Press Trust of India