Recently, the Haryana government announced its new liquor policy 2023-24 which allows corporate offices possession and consumption of low-alcohol content liquor like beer, and wine, at the workplace, effective from June 12, 2023.
The government has introduced a new excise policy for the year 2023-24 which will be effective from June 12 and was approved by the Haryana Council of Ministers on May 9.
The new liquor policy will be implemented in corporate offices which have at least 5,000 employees or more and a licence (L-10F) for the consumption of low-content alcoholic beverages, and a minimum covered area of one lakh square feet in single premises.
The notification read, “A corporate having minimum covered area of one lakh square feet in a single premise which may be self-owned/leased and having at least 5000 employees shall be allowed the licence in form L-10F for possession and consumption of low alcohol content drinks (i.e. RTB, Beer, Wine) by their employees on premises.”
“The minimum area of canteen/eatery, where the licence in form L-10F may be granted in such corporate office, must not be less than two thousand square feet”, it read.
Conditions for Corporates to Serve Liquor at Workplace
- Corporate offices should apply License (L-10F) for the consumption of low-content alcoholic beverages.
- Corporate offices must have at least 5,000 employees.
- Only offices with a minimum covered area of one lakh-square foot in single premises are allowed.
- Corporate offices should have a minimum area of canteen or eatery of not less than 2,000 square feet.
- Annual fixed fee of ₹10 lakh
- Security amount of ₹3 lakh in addition to the licence fee
A game-changer for work culture?
The policy can help companies to start a business in alcohol including Wine tasting, Cocktail making, and Beer tasting.
However, any company needs to keep proper monitoring and control over the implementation of this policy at the workplace. Additionally, The company needs to limit alcohol consumption.
Furthermore, any workplace that has implemented needs to designate the drivers if any over alcohol consumption.
However, this may be a way to relax and socialise with colleagues. Additionally, It can also be used to build relationships and create a more positive work environment.
Furthermore from a different perspective during the client/customers meeting, earlier they were offered drinks outside the work premises but now they can be given during the work premises.
