Tamil Nadu liquor shops to close early? Check TASMAC proposal on timing change and 'new' legal drinking age

TASMAC timing change: The Tamil Nadu government has reinforced the legal drinking age of 21 across the state and announced the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets located near temples, schools, colleges and bus stands. Officials have also been instructed to verify customer ages through ID checks, while the government is considering reducing liquor shop timings from 10 pm to 8 pm.