How a 1910 Law Led to Liquor Shop Closures and a Somber Holi in Noida-Greater Noida

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1910 Law Spoils Noida Holi: All Liquor Shops Locked on Dry Day

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News18•04-03-2026, 11:45

1910 Law Spoils Noida Holi: All Liquor Shops Locked on Dry Day

•Gautam Buddh Nagar district declared a Dry Day on Holi (March 4), locking all liquor shops and establishments.
•The decision was based on the 116-year-old British-era United Provinces Excise Act 1910, specifically Section 59.
•District Magistrate ordered the closure to maintain law and order and public peace during the Holi celebrations.
•Closure applied to all types of liquor shops, bars, canteens, and excise-licensed units for a full 24 hours.
•Liquor shop owners expressed disappointment, citing no compensation for losses due to such frequent closures.

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