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Vijay's Big TASMAC Crackdown: 717 Liquor Shops To Shut In Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 12) ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor retail outlets operating near places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands across the state within the next two weeks, in what is being seen as the first major liquor policy intervention by the newly elected government. The decision carries significant political weight as the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, had made the regulation of liquor sales a key poll issue during the Assembly election campaign. The party had repeatedly accused previous governments of prioritising liquor revenue over public health, family welfare and social stability. Breaking It Down What are the key priorities of CM Vijay's government? How does CM Vijay plan to address the state's financial situation? What specific measures for women's safety were announced? Created with AI. Errors are possible Also Read: 5 Actions of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Day 1 in Office According to an official release, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) currently runs 4,765 liquor retail outle…

31 TASMAC Shops Closed Near Temples, Schools in Vellore Region Tamil Nadu · 19 May 2026 TASMAC Outlet Near Tiruvannamalai Temple Girivalam Path Among 31 Closed in Vellore Region A TASMAC outlet near Girivalam Path of Arunachaleswar temple in Tiruvannamalai was among 31 outlets permanently closed in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai districts. Bhasha Times Newsroom Read in हिन्दी Share Authorities have permanently closed 31 TASMAC outlets across Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai districts, following a directive from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to shut down shops near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands. A TASMAC outlet near the Girivalam Path of Arunachaleswar temple in Tiruvannamalai was among the closed outlets. Devotees using the Girivalam Path had to pass through this particular outlet to access the route. This was the only outlet that was closed in Tiruvannamalai town. Tiruvannamalai recorded the highest number of closures with 20 outlets shut down. Seven shops were closed in Ranipet and four in Vellore. Identification of outlets in Tirupattur district is currently underway. Additionally, three outlets in Kagithapattarai…

717 Tasmac liquor shops closed across Tamil Nadu The highest number of shops were closed in the Madurai region with 290, followed by the Coimbatore region with 179

CM Vijay orders immediate closure of 717 TASMAC shops Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops Closure:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the closure of 717 government-run TASMAC liquor outlets located within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands across the state within the next two weeks, reported news agencyANI.CM Vijay cited “public welfare” as the reason for the move. Soon after taking charge as Chief Minister, Vijay ordered a survey of TASMAC outlets to identify shops operating near religious places, schools, colleges and bus stations. According to an official release published byANI,Tamil NaduState Marketing Corporation currently operates 4,765 retail liquor outlets across the state. Following the Chief Minister’s directive, a review was carried out to identify shops situated within the 500-metre limit of the specified locations. The survey found that 717 outlets fall within the restricted zone. These include 276 shops located near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 near bus stands. Based on the findings, CM Vijay instructed officials to shut all 717 outlets within two weeks. TASMAC outlets remain a m…

TASMAC 717 Shops Closure List 2026 — Which Liquor Shops Are Closing in ... Table Of Contents Hide Content 1 Why These 717 Shops? — The Selection Criteria 2 Which Districts Are Affected? 2.1 Chennai (சென்னை) 2.2 Coimbatore (கோயம்புத்தூர்) 2.3 Madurai (மதுரை) 2.4 Trichy (திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி) 2.5 Salem (சேலம்) 3 How to Check If a Shop Near You Is Closing 4 What Happens to These 717 Shops? 5 TVK’s Bigger Vision — What Comes Next? 6 Reactions 7 Official Links 8 Frequently Asked Questions 9 Final Note CM C. Joseph Vijay’s first major social reform decision — signed within days of taking oath. 717 TASMAC liquor shops (தாஸ்மாக் கடைகள்) across Tamil Nadu are being shut down. Shops located within 500 metres of schools, colleges, temples, mosques, churches, and major bus stands are the primary targets. Out of 4,675 TASMAC retail shops operating across Tamil Nadu — 717 have been identified for closure. That is roughly 1 in every 6 shops. 💡 Quick Answer: CM Vijay signed the TASMAC closure executive order on May 12, 2026 717 shops to be closed within 2 weeks Criteria: Within 500 metres of schools, colleges, places of worship, bus stands Official updates: 👉 tn.gov.in ⚠️ Important Note (முக்கியமான …

Why Is Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Cracking Down On TASMAC? Rs 102 ... - NewsX 421 The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has initiated a sweeping overhaul of the state’s liquor retail system, TASMAC. The efforts include the closure of outlets and an aggressive anti-corruption drive to eliminate alleged revenue leakages and illegal collections. According to reports, 717 TASMAC outlets have been permanently closed across Tamil Nadu on June 5. The administration has also launched a financial crackdown after identifying what it described as substantial leakages through informal “party fund” collections. According to the government, nearly Rs 102 crore was being diverted every month, resulting in an estimated loss of around Rs 1,600 crore over the past five years. Chief Minister Vijay has directed that all revenues generated through liquor sales must be routed transparently into the state treasury. Why is Vijay Govt Cracking Down Against TASMAC Stores Speaking to the media, Prohibition and Excise Minister K. Vignesh said the government had dismantled what he described as a “massive corruption network operating within Tasmac.” You Might Be Interested In 3-Year-Old Tam…

230 Tasmac outlets down shutter in Chennai as staff protest buyback scheme CHENNAI:Tipplers were made to run from pillar to post in the city on Tuesday as more than 200 liquor shops downed shutters in Chennai following protest by outlet salesmen opposing the implementation of the bottle buyback scheme here. Following a High Court order, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac), the monopoly agency selling liquor in the State, has been implemented in more than 20 districts, except Chennai, since October 2025. Salesmen at Tasmac outlets have been against the management's order, which forces staff to buy back and stock empty bottles, saying it will put intense pressure especially during the peak hours (7pm to 10pm). Tamil Nadu Tasmac Employees' Association general secretary D Dhanasekaran told DT Next, "Of the 250 outlets in Chennai, 230 shops were closed to protest against the implementation of the scheme without providing additional facilities at the outlets, including space and extra staff", he said. He said Tasmac authorities promised they had spoken to owners of the bars attached to the Chennai outlets to collect empty bottles. "However, bar owners demanded the l…

What is TASMAC? How Many Liquor Shops are Operating in Tamil ... - LatestLY In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing long-standing public grievances, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered the immediate closure of 717 state-run liquor retail outlets.The directive, issued by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday, targets shops situated in close proximity to educational institutions, religious sites, and major transit hubs. The decision follows a comprehensive statewide audit conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).The survey identified hundreds of shops operating within 500 meters of sensitive public zones.Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay Orders Closure of 717 TASMAC Liquor Outlets Near Places of Worship, Educational Institutions and Bus Stations. According to the official data released today: 276 shopslocated near places of worship will be shuttered. 186 shopsoperating near schools and colleges are marked for closure. 255 shopssituated near bus terminals and major transit points will be removed. Authorities have been given a strict two-week deadline to implement the shutdown across all districts. Prior to this latest directive, TASMAC was operating …