In the recent Gujarat Legislative Assembly session, opposition MLA raised a question about the liquor permit in the State and raised concerns about how many hotels in the city operate with liquor licences.

Congress MLA Imran Khedawala had inquired about the number of hotels in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar cities and districts that have been granted liquor sale licenses as of January 31, 2025. 

In response,the government revealed that it has earned ₹33.98 crore solely from Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

The government stated that from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, the revenue generated was ₹14.45 crore, while from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the revenue increased to ₹19.53 crore.

Regarding liquor sale licenses, Ahmedabad city currently has 20 hotels with licenses, Ahmedabad district has two hotels with licences, Gandhinagar city has four licensed hotels, and Gandhinagar district has two licensed hotels. 

The government further clarified that not a single liquor license has been cancelled in any of these hotels over the past two years.