The Collector of Excise, West Tripura District, has ordered the closure of all liquor shops and bars across the district on September 18, 2026, to mark the festival of Biswa Karma Puja. The notification, issued under Rule 174-A(f) of the Tripura Excise Rules, 1990, was signed by Dr. Vishal Kumar, IAS.
According to the notification, dated September 8, 2026, all Foreign Liquor shops, Country Liquor shops and bars operating under West Tripura District have been directed to remain shut on the day of the festival. The order states that the closure shall be strictly observed as a "Dry Day."
The notification further warns that any violation of the directive shall invite stern action, signalling that the administration intends to enforce the order strictly.
It is learned that the order has been circulated to several departments and offices for compliance and publicity. Copies have been sent to the Commissioner of Excise, Government of Tripura, the Superintendent of Police, West Tripura District, and the Manager, Government Press, Agartala, with a request to publish the notification in an extraordinary issue of the Tripura Gazette.
Meanwhile, the Director, ICA, West Tripura District, has been asked to make arrangements for wide publicity of the order among the general public.
