Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government in a late night development on Tuesday empowered Excise Commissioner to extend the license of any liquor bar till December 31.
He can extend these licenses for further period also with prior concurrence of the government, said an order issued by UT’s Finance Department here.
The order comes in the wake of Jammu bandh call given by Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry in protest against, what it says anti-Jammu policies of the government.