Liquor Overpricing Complaint: Alcohol is harmful for health. You must have seen this written in many places. But despite this, people drink alcohol and beer openly. Some drink alcohol as a hobby. Some drink it out of habit. The Government of India also earns crores of rupees from alcohol. Many states of the country earn thousands of crores from excise tax on alcohol. In the financial year 2022-23, UP received a revenue of Rs 41,250 crore from excise duty on alcohol.
People drink alcohol and beer on happy and sad occasions. Be it a New Year party or a birthday party, a lot of alcohol is consumed. But it has been seen that alcohol is sold at high prices at many places. People who buy alcohol often buy alcohol and beer at high prices. But if someone asks you for more than the printed rate of alcohol and beer, then you can complain about it. Let us tell you where and how.
Do not charge more than the print rate
It has been seen at many places that the price of a bottle of liquor or beer is ₹150. But people have to pay ₹300 to ₹400. Because people who buy liquor are not so concerned about the rate. And due to this, people selling liquor at many places take advantage of this. But if someone asks you for more than the printed rate. Then you do not need to pay.
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You tell him that you will not give more than the printed rate. If the shop owner still does not agree, then you tell him that you will complain against him to the excise department. In such a case, it is possible that the shopkeeper may panic and give you liquor or beer at the same rate. But if he still does not agree, you can complain against him.
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Complain to the excise officer
Generally, the number of the excise department is written outside the liquor shops. You can complain by calling on that number. If the number is not there, then you can search the number of the excise department of that area or state on Google and complain there. And you can give them information about the shop. You can tell the address of the shop. After this, the excise department will take action against that shopkeeper. That is why whenever you buy liquor or beer from the shop, then definitely keep this in mind.
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