Govt to issue cards to those who travel outside GIFT City after consuming liquor
Citing a “purpose to provide a global business ecosystem”, the state government had on Friday exempted GIFT City from prohibition
To facilitate employees, owners and visitors exempted from the prohibition law, who travel outside GIFT City after consuming liquor, the Gujarat government will provide them “cards” as documentary proof to ensure that they do not face legal hassles, Minister for Law and Justice Rushikesh Patel said on Saturday.
Citing a “purpose to provide a global business ecosystem”, the state government had on Friday exempted GIFT City from prohibition.
While “liquor access permits” will be given to owners and employees of companies in GIFT City, these companies can “authorise” visitors with “temporary permits” to “drink in the presence of the permanent employees”.
The Gujarat Prohibition Act prohibits the entry of people in intoxicated condition within state limits. One can face prison term ranging from six months to two years in case he is prosecuted.
