Dhalai Excise Dept Orders Dry Day for VC Polls Counting
Oct 01, 2026
Agartala, Oct 1: The Office of the Collector of Excise, Dhalai District, has ordered all Foreign Liquor (FL) shops in the district to remain closed on October 5, the day of counting of votes for the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
According to the notification, counting of votes for the General Election to Village Committees-2026 under TTAADC is scheduled to be conducted on October 5. Polling for the elections was held on September 28, with FL shops in the district having already remained closed from September 26 to 28 as directed in the same order. The order said it was considered necessary, in the interest of maintaining peace, tranquility and public order during the election process, that FL shops remain closed on the day of counting as well.
The notification was issued under Rule 174-A(k) of the Tripura Excise Rules, 1990, read with Section 24 of the Tripura Excise Act, 1987. It stated that all Foreign Liquor shops under Dhalai district shall remain closed on October 5, with the date to be strictly observed as a "Dry Day". The order further said that any violation of the notification would invite stern action as per provisions of the Tripura Excise Act and Rules.
