Cabinet Decides to Withdraw Gazettes on Liquor

The finance minister revoked the 38-year ban regarding engagement of women in liquor trade and operating hours of liquor shops.

The President Maithreepala Sirisena, addressing a public meeting on Sunday, had instructed the finance ministry to cancel the gazette notification revoking the previous government circular .The president was committed to building a cultured society with values such as freedom, morality and democracy.

Hence, the Cabinet of Ministers have unanimously  decided to withdraw the recent Gazette notifications issued on extending business hours of liquor shops and allowing females to buy or sell liquor today (16) .