The Telangana High Court heard a petition challenging the State’s decision to extend the deadline for submitting applications for retail liquor (A4) shop licences. The petitioner argued that the extension was arbitrary. The case was adjourned to Saturday

Hyderabad: Justice N Tukaramji of the Telangana High Court on Friday heard arguments in a writ petition challenging the State government’s decision to extend the last date for submission of applications for retail liquor (A4) shop licences in Telangana for 2025–27 licence period.

The petition, filed by D Venkateshwara Rao, questioned the action of the Prohibition and Excise Department , particularly the issuance of memo on October 18, 2025, by the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, extending the application deadline to October

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