Bihar booze ban: Bane for state, boon for neighbours

Since Nitish Kumar brought in prohibition in December 2015, Bihar’s neighbours Jharkhand and West Bengal have seen steady spikes in their excise revenue.

The ban on liquor in Bihar has led to a flourishing boot-legging trade in the state although crossing its border is an option for those who are deterred by the stringent provision of the law.

As per the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016, anyone found in possession of liquor bottles can be punished with imprisonment for a term ranging from 10 years to life and a fine ranging from Rs one to 10 lakh.

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