Bengaluru, June 26 -- The Karnataka government on Thursday rolled back its earlier plan to double the excise license renewal fees and instead increased them by 50 per cent, following intense opposition from liquor sellers.

The government also announced that the license renewal period has been extended from one year to five years, offering long-term relief to industry stakeholders. The revised rates will come into effect from July 1.

The government had earlier issued a draft notification on May 15, proposing to double the license fees across categories to boost revenue.

Several representatives, including the Karnataka Liquor Sellers' Association members, met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and urged the government to reconsider the hik...