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West Bengal assembly passes bill to allow women to work in bars
The West Bengal assembly has passed a new law allowing women to work in bars by amending the Bengal Excise Act, 1909. This legislation, presented by minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, is aimed at promoting gender equality and includes measures to prevent illicit liquor production, as well as tax concessions for the tea sector.
West Bengal Assembly Passes Bill To Allow Women To Work In Bars
The West Bengal assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to allow women to work in bars. The West Bengal Finance Bill, 2025, was tabled by MoS Chandrima Bhattacharya in the assembly. It seeks to amend the Bengal Excise Act, 1909, "to remove the prohibition on employment of woman in ON category liquor shops as such provision is discriminatory", among others. While 'Of' shops are outlets that sell liquor, at 'On' shops, consumption of liquor is allowed…
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