Mumbai civic body allows online sale, home delivery of liquor

Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Friday allowed online sale of liquor through home delivery in the city from Saturday. However, the service – to be allowed from 10 am to 6 pm – will not be allowed in containment zones.

Officials said the shops selling liquor can use e-commerce platforms for home delivery. Customers, however, would be able to avail the services only from Sunday at the earliest, as liquor retailers have to take permissions from the Mumbai collector and excise department for the same.

Also, delivery will be allowed only for liquor permit holders. Those who do not have permits need to register on the website of the excise department and get a permit number, which has to be mentioned while placing orders.