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Beer bars now closer to schools
Updated On: 02 December, 2009 07:22 AM IST | | Urvashi Seth
Educationists angry after minimum distance between schools and bars is reduced to 50 metres from the current 75 metres
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Educationists angry after minimum distance between schools and bars is reduced to 50 metres from the current 75 metres
The Maharashtra State Excise Department has once again proved that bureaucrats are not in touch with reality.
Accepting a request made by bar owners, the department has decided to reduce the distance limit between bars and educational institutions or religious shrines from 75 metres to 50 metres, without considering the effect it will have on young minds.
The rule will come into force later this month. Confirming this, a senior official from the state excise ministry said, "We are just waiting for the official letter."
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