CM Vijay orders shut down of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets near religious places, schools in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, 12/5:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) liquor retail outlets, in the interest of public welfare.

According to the order, government-run liquor outlets located within a 500-meter radius of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stations, within two weeks will be shut down.