Corporate offices in Haryana with at least 5,000 staff and minimum covered area of 100,000 sq ft will be allowed to consume low-alcoholic drinks like beer and wine within office premises from June, according to the state's new liquor excise policy. The corporates will have to pay an annual fixed fee of INR1m ($13,700), irrespective of the size of their workforce for availing of the in-house liquor service in canteens or eateries.
