No liquor shop next door without society’s say-so: Maharashtra government plugs loophole, grants NOC veto to housing complexes

Maharashtra's housing societies are now empowered with veto rights regarding liquor shop relocations. Under a recent government directive, a No-Objection Certificate is mandatory from registered communities. This move addresses ongoing resident grievances about disturbances and safety issues.

Notably, this ruling is in effect even for complexes that have merely secured a Partial Occupancy Certificate.