E-token launched to obviate queues for liquor in Delhi

To ensure social distancing during lockdown at liquor shops, the Delhi Government on Thursday launched e-token system for sale of liquor in the national Capital. Under the e-token system, customers would be given specific time for purchasing liquor.

The system will help maintaining social distancing and cut down on waiting time in long queues by specifying time for each e-coupon holder to buy liquor at a shop.

According to an official statement, the Government released a web link — www.Qtoken.In — where people will be designated specific time for purchasing liquor after they fill personal details. The e-tokens will be sent on the mobile phones of the registered persons, it said.

The people will require to furnish address of liquor shop in their area along with their mobile number and other details, while applying for e-token on the web link.

The Delhi Government had allowed opening of 200 liquor shops run by civic bodies but only 50 opened due to overcrowding, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Police has also urged the Government to extend the timings of the sale of liquor, hiring of private volunteers for crowd control, if needed, and opening of private liquor shops — except those located in markets, malls and commercial complexes. Currently, the shops are allowed to open from 9 am to 6.30 pm.

Delhi has 864 liquor shops while only 172 Government-owned shops have been allowed to operate following the MHA guidelines.

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