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As per reports, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 government-run liquor shops, also known as TACMAC, located within 500 meters of a place of worship, educational institutions and bus stations. The outlets have been ordered to be closed within two weeks.
As per the official notification issued, the order has been issued for the closure of 717 liquor retail shops located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stations within two weeks, in the interest of public welfare.
At present, there are 4,765 liquor retail shops operated by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). The CM ordered an inspection to identify shops located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stations, as per which 717 liquor retail shops were identified to be operating in these three categories. 276 shops operate near places of worship, 186 shops operate near educational institutions, and 255 shops operate near bus stations.
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, along with other cabinet ministers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai
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