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Home » India » Can you carry alcohol in Gujarat by train?

Can you carry alcohol in Gujarat by train?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

No you can’t. If it’s in checked in luggage it may pass through but most of the entry points including railway station so and bus point they ask you to open bags to check for it and confiscate. If you are a visitor with a valid proof of other state residence or pass port you can buy liquor in Gujrat.

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What is the fine for carrying alcohol in Gujarat?

Currently, the punishment is just one to three months of jail and a fine of ₹ 200-Rs 500.

Is carrying alcohol in train illegal?

No. Most probably, one can carry 2 liter in sealed bottle and with proper bill. But best not to show its existence to avoid problem on board. Well basically it’s illegal to carry alcohol from one state to another by any means as each state charges it’s own duty on booze.

How can I take alcohol in Gujarat?

Any outsider visiting Gujarat can buy liquor from the authorised liquor shops by showing his/her travel tickets and residence proof. This is the simplest way to get liquor for outsiders as of today. An outsider can get one liquor bottle or 750 ml in a week or 10 beer cans per week for a period of four weeks.

Can tourists get alcohol in Gujarat?

Visitors can buy alcohol in India’s dry state Gujarat.

Is drinking alcohol a crime in Gujarat?

Gujarat has a sumptuary law in force that proscribes the manufacture, storage, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The legislation has been in force since 1 May 1960 when Bombay State was bifurcated into the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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Can we carry alcohol in Indian train?

Hi you can carry up to 2 bottles per person any where in india in train except Gujarat, Nagaland and Bihar. If you are going to chandigarh no issues at all. plz note you can not drink or open them during travel in train.

Can I carry a bottle of Whisky in train?

Possession of one or more bottle of liquors (below 1.5 ltr) is permissible but consumption is prohibited in train.

Can I carry Whisky in train?

A person can carry alcohol on a train but the person is not allowed to drink or show openly. If a person is carrying alcohol on a train then the quantity of the alcohol should not exceed the limit which is two litres, and the bottle of alcohol should be completely sealed and should be covered.

Can Defence personnel carry liquor in Gujarat?

AHMEDABAD: Army canteen’s liquor is quite popular among locals in Gujarat.As per the new policy, canteen would issue liquor bottles only to permit holders. Not only that, an officer on duty will sign the bottles and remove the seal. New bottles will be given only after submitting old bottles with valid signature.

Can I bring alcohol from Goa to Ahmedabad?

Yes you can carry them with you.

Can we drink at home in Gujarat?

It is subject to reasonable restrictions based on social environment,” Trivedi argued, adding that the right to eat non-vegetarian food within the four walls of one’s home cannot be compared to the right to drink alcohol, which is injurious and can be stopped.

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Who banned alcohol Gujarat?

A division bench of the Gujarat High Court comprising Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Biren Vaishnav accepted the petition that challenged the sale and consumption of liquor in Gujarat as per the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949.

When did Gujarat ban alcohol?

1960
There has been a ban on the sale of liquor in Gujarat since 1960. The ‘dry state’ prohibits the sale of liquor and has only 66 government-authorised liquor shops which allow consumers with ‘health permits’ or ‘group permits’ to purchase liquor.

How can I get liquor permit in Gujarat?

Required Documents[edit]

  1. Application form.
  2. ID proof (Passport / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence)
  3. Residence proof (Passport / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence)
  4. Age proof.
  5. Supporting document from statutory body.
  6. Aadhar Card.
  7. Notary attested Affidavit.
  8. Passport size photograph.

Can I carry alcohol from Goa in train?

Goa Excise issues permits to carry liquor (up to 2 litres) to Daman, Diu, Punjab, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Himachal. You can get a permit which cost around Rs. 20 from the shopkeeper and carries the bottles to these places.

Can I carry duty free liquor in Indian Railways?

Usually flameable substance are not allowed in Railways but you have small amount of “duty free liquor” that is allowed but in small quantity. Yes, you can carry the duty free alcohol in IR but with proper receipt and documentation .

Is smoking allowed in train?

Section 167 of the Railways Act specifies that anyone found smoking in a compartment despite prohibition or objection from a co-passenger is liable for a fine of up to ₹100.

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How much liquor can a person carry in India?

It was stated in the G.O. that a person could have in possession the following maximum quantities of intoxicants at a time without any permit or license with effect from September 25, 2019: IMFL and foreign liquor: three bottles of any size, denatured / methylated spirit: three bulk litres, beer: six bottles of 650 ml

How many bottles of whiskey you can carry?

36 bottles of whiskey and 48 bottles of beer are permitted per person.

Can you take alcohol on a train?

You are allowed to consume alcohol on our trains; however, we do not tolerate any anti-social behaviour. Under the railway byelaws, if you are deemed to be intoxicated we may ask you to leave the train or station.

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