Thanks CM Vijay For Shutting 717 TASMAC Shops - 276 shops near places of worship - 186 shops near educational institutions - 255 shops near bus stands --- 🍻 TASMAC Expansion, Violations, and the Need for Structural Reform 🍻 Over the years, TASMAC has evolved from a regulated retail mechanism into a large-scale revenue engine for the Tamil Nadu government. However, this expansion has come with serious concerns regarding unchecked growth, violations, and ground-level malpractice. 🥂 1. Growth in TASMAC Revenue and Shops Tamil Nadu has consistently seen a sharp rise in TASMAC collections. Year after year, revenue figures have climbed, indicating increased dependency on liquor sales as a primary income source. TASMAC revenue crossed tens of thousands of crores annually. The number of retail outlets expanded significantly across districts. Shops were increasingly placed in high-footfall and residential areas. While officially justified as revenue necessity, the pattern indicates aggressive expansion rather than controlled regulation. 🥂 2. The 717 Shops Identified as Violations The recent identification of 717 TASMAC shops as violations is a critical data point. If 717 shops are now officially classified as violating norms, it raises a serious question: > How many such violations were ignored or allowed during the previous regime? Violations typically include: Shops located near schools, temples, or residential zones Encroachment into main roads and commercial hubs Unauthorized bar operations attached to retail outlets The number 717 is not small. It suggests systemic failure, not isolated oversight. 🥂 3. The “₹10 Extra per Bottle” Issue One of the most widely discussed ground realities: Customers were routinely charged ₹10 extra per bottle This was not occasional, but normalized across many outlets Complaints existed, but enforcement remained weak This has effectively become an informal parallel cash system. Key concern: This excess collection is unaccounted revenue Strong suspicion that such collections were diverted through local networks and benami channels Even without formal proof, the scale and consistency indicate organized malpractice rather than random behavior. 🥂 4. Social and Economic Impact TASMAC outlets and attached bars have created serious local disruption: Shops operating on main roads and prime commercial areas Public nuisance due to drinking in open or semi-regulated spaces Families and customers avoiding nearby markets Small businesses forced to shut down or relocate This is not just a policy issue, but a livelihood and public order issue. 🥂 5. Decision to Close 717 Shops The move to shut down 717 TASMAC outlets within 2 weeks is a strong administrative signal. It indicates: Recognition of past regulatory failures Willingness to act... Click to read further https://devapoliticalparty.org/blog/f/thanks-cm-vijay-for-shutting-717-tasmac-shops?blogcategory=Eradicate+Liquor+and+Tobacco #Brahmin_Political_Party #💪தி.மு.க #✌️அ.தி.மு.க #🙋‍♂️தமிழக வெற்றி கழகம் #📺அரசியல் 360🔴