Noida Requires Licenses for New Year’s Eve Alcohol Parties
Liquor shops in Noida and Greater Noida will stay open later on December 31, but serving alcohol at parties without a license could lead to legal action.
- Liquor shops in Noida and Greater Noida will operate extended hours on New Year’s Eve, staying open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- The Gautam Buddh Nagar district excise department mandates licenses for serving alcohol at both private and commercial New Year’s parties.
- Single-day licenses for private parties cost ₹4,000, while licenses for commercial venues such as banquet halls cost ₹11,000.
- Applications for licenses can be completed online to ensure legal and safe alcohol consumption for New Year celebrations.
- Authorities warn that non-compliance with licensing requirements or the use of unapproved alcohol could result in legal consequences.