K'taka Excise Department to auction 579 inactive liquor licenses
Karnataka Excise Department plans to auction 579 inactive bar and liquor licenses, targeting shops that remained closed or didn't renew licenses for over a year. Categories include CL-2 (MRP shops), CL-9 (bars/restaurants), and CL-11 (clubs). E-auction is being considered for transparency. The government expects ₹2,000 crore in revenue from this major move.