Dry Day to be observed on Vallalar's Memorial day on Feb 8 - District Collector

In view of Vallalar's memorial day, the District Collector has ordered closure of all TASMAC and private liquor outlets on February 8.

In view of Vallalar's memorial day, the District Collector has ordered closure of all TASMAC and private liquor outlets on February 8.

Arutprakasa Vallalar Chidambaram Ramalingam known better Vallalar was a famous Tamil Saint/Poet of the 19th century. Every year in the Tamil Month of Thai (January 14th to February 15th) Vallalar day is celebrated on the day of Posam star. This year the day falls on February 8.

'All TASMAC shops and the bars attached to the shops will remain closed on February 8 to observe Vallalar's memorial day. 

"All licensed TASMAC shops (FL1), bars associated with the TASMAC, all entertainment and recreation club bars (FL2), bars at five star hotels (FL3), bars at Hotel Tamil Nadu (FL3A) and FL3AA and shops that sell foreign liquor (FL11) should observe the dry day in respect of the Vallalar memorial day", he noted in a release. 

Legal action will be initiated on persons/entities who are found to be selling liquor on that day", the District Collector said. 

Similarly, all Corporation-managed abattoirs will also remain closed for Vallalar day. All wholesale and retail meat shops will also strictly remained closed. Those found violating the orders will face severe legal action and penalties.

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