Guwahati: The Kamrup (Metro) District Administration declared dry day on March 9 to maintain law and order during Holi, the festival of colours.
According to an order issued by the deputy commissioner of Kamrup (M) district, all the wine shops in the district will remain close till 4 PM in the evening on March 9.
The order says: “In exercising power conferred under section 52 (1) of Assam Excise Act, 2000, the undersigned hereby declares the closure of all the retail IMFL “ON’/”OFF”/ Club” licenses and all the Country Spirit Shops in Kamrup Metropolitan District on 9th March, 2020 till 4 P.M. of the day for preservation of public peace in view of the “Holi festival.”
“Any violation of the above will be viewed seriously,” the order added.
Meanwhile, the Kamrup Metro district administration has declared March 10 as a local holiday on account of Doul Jatra/ Holi festival.
Meanwhile, the Kamrup Metro district administration has declared March 10 as a local holiday on account of Doul Jatra/ Holi festival
