Overview
- The order applies to IMFL, beer and country spirit manufactories, wholesale warehouses, retail ON and OFF shops, clubs, bars and other licensed premises.
- The directive is issued under sub‑rule (a) of Rule 326 of the Assam Excise Rules, 2016.
- The Excise Department has instructed strict adherence and ordered licensees to keep all outlets closed for the full two-day period.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the measure publicly as a tribute to the late artist Zubeen Garg.
- The ban on alcohol sales is in force across Assam on September 22 and 23 as part of the extended mourning observance.