Mohali: Hermitage Farms, two others challaned for serving liquor

Mohali, February 12

The Mohali Administration has written to the various departments to ensure implementation of the National Green Tribunal ban on Hermitage Farms at Karoran village, in wake of the Excise Department’s action against the former and two others for serving liquor illegally there.

Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain said on Monday that a random check was conducted by officials of the Excise Department at Hermitage Farms in Karoran village, Udaan Manor in Balongi village, and Forest Hill Resort in Nayagaon two days ago. She added that a case was registered under the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, against Hermitage Farms and Udaan Manor at Balongi, while Forest Hill Resort has been challaned for violation of Punjab Liquor Licence Rules, 1956, and Punjab Intoxicant Licence and Sale Orders, 1956.

Based on the report submitted by the Excise Department today, it has been learned that despite the NGT orders, Hermitage Farms is still organising gatherings, which is a violation of the NGT ban imposed on the resort.

As per the orders, Hermitage Farms has been prohibited from organising any function on its premises. DC Aashika Jain cautioned the public that, in view of the NGT orders, they should avoid organising any sort of gathering at Heritage Farms to avoid action by the departments concerned.

The instructions to implement the NGT orders have been passed on to all officials concerned to take the necessary course of action to prevent further violations of the orders.