Hyderabad, Sept. 25 -- The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department has invited applications for those seeking licenses to run retail wine shops (A4 shops) to participate in a lucky draw on October 23.

Applications must be submitted between September 26 and October 18.

The application fee is Rs 3 lakh per tender for the license period from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2027.

The lucky draw licensee will pay the first instalment of the Retail Shop Excise Tax (RSET) on October 23 and October 24.

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