Key Decisions of the Cabinet
At the Cabinet Meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today at Mahanadi Bhavan, following important decisions were taken.
Approval of Chhattisgarh Excise Policy for FY 2025-26
The cabinet has approved the Chhattisgarh Excise Policy for the financial year 2025-26, which will remain similar to the policy of 2024-25. A total of 674 liquor shops, along with premium liquor outlets as required, will continue to operate. The supply of country liquor will adhere to the existing rate offer. The wholesale procurement and distribution of foreign liquor will continue to be managed by Chhattisgarh State Beverages Corporation Limited. The infrastructure development fee on liquor will remain unchanged, while the additional excise duty of 9.5% on retail foreign liquor outlets will be abolished.
For the upcoming financial year 2025-26, the Excise Policy has decided to abolish the “Additional Excise Duty” previously imposed on foreign liquor. This duty was equivalent to 9.5% of the liquor procurement price set by the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation.
As a result, the retail prices of foreign liquor, particularly in the medium and high-range categories, will decrease, thereby curbing the smuggling of such liquor from other states. The removal of this additional duty is expected to reduce the retail prices of various ranges of foreign liquor by approximately ₹40 to ₹3,000 per bottle.
Approval of Chhattisgarh Public Premises (Eviction) (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The cabinet has approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Public Premises (Eviction) (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Dissolution of the Empowered Committee for E-Procurement
To enhance the Ease of Doing Business, the Cabinet has decided to dissolve the Empowered Committee constituted for e-procurement. Presently, the PFIC approves projects exceeding Rs 100 crore, and large IT projects already require approval from an empowered committee. This duplication of the approval process necessitated the committee’s dissolution.
Creation of a New Post for Consumer Dispute Redressal in Chhattisgarh
Cabinet has approved the creation of an additional member post, to ensure expedited resolution of pending cases in the Chhattisgarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and to facilitate timely hearings on consumer matters.
Approval of Recommended Transport Rates for Paddy and Rice
The cabinet has approved the rates recommended by the state-level committee for paddy and rice transportation under the Minimum Support Price scheme for Kharif marketing years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25.
Approval of Chhattisgarh Labour Laws Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2025
Cabinet has approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Labour Laws Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2025, which includes amendments to the Factories Act, 1948, the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and the Trade Unions Act, 1976.
Approval of Chhattisgarh Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The cabinet has approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
One-Time Relaxation in Service Criteria for Promotion of Sub-Registrars
To ensure the smooth functioning of registry offices, the Cabinet has decided to grant a one-time relaxation in the required five-year qualifying service for filling nine vacant promotion-grade posts of Deputy Registrars in the Commercial Tax (Registration) Department.
Amendment to Chhattisgarh Store Purchase Rules, 2002 for Industrial Development Policy Implementation
The Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 has been in effect since November 1, 2024. To further strengthen its implementation, the Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Chhattisgarh Store Purchase Rules, 2002, as presented by the Department of Commerce and Industry.
MoU with The Art of Living for Rural Development and Livelihood Generation
Cabinet has authorized State Government’s Good Governance and Convergence Department to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (The Art of Living) for livelihood generation and the welfare of rural Chhattisgarh.
