New Delhi, June 14 -- Delhi's draft excise policy, aimed at finally revamping how liquor is sold and regulated in the Capital, will be ready by June 30 - the day the current policy is set to expire - chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday.

A high-level committee, led by chief secretary Dharmendra, is working on the new framework after reviewing practices from other states and consulting key stakeholders.

The upcoming policy, Gupta said, would focus on "transparency, quality, and accountability" in the excise system, while safeguarding public health and ensuring ease of doing business.

"The high-level committee is in the process of drafting a new excise policy proposal after consulting with relevant stakeholders and studying the best...