TOI explainer: How AAP’s liquor policy caused Rs 2,000 crore loss to govt

Delhi’s government experienced a revenue loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore due to the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, according to a CAG report presented in the Delhi assembly. The policy, withdrawn after nine months, faced criticism for ignoring expert committee recommendations and having design flaws that risked monopolization and cartel formation.

​Delhi’s government experienced a revenue loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore due to the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, according to a CAG report presented in the Delhi assembly. The policy, withdrawn after nine months, faced criticism for ignoring expert committee recommendations and having design flaws that risked monopolization and cartel formation.