New Delhi: Buying liquor in Tamil Nadu has gone hi-tech. In four government-owned itlets located inside malls in Chennai, state-of-the-art automated liquor vending machines have been installed. Online or cash payment options are available. Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (Tasmac) has installed an automated liquor dispensing machine at an Elite store located inside a mall in Chennai.
A liquor vending machine introduced by Tasmac in Chennai. it’s in elite shop inside a mall @THChennai pic.twitter.com/gZlb1D3Gnt— Sangeeta Kandvel (@sang1983) April 28, 2023
How does Tamil Nadu liquor vending machine work?
According to Tasmac sources, this will reduce overcharging at counters, a regular complaint. The moment a customer touches the device, a menu appears, allowing them to select the wine they desire before paying and the bottle is delivered by the device. ,Also Read: Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook Wanted To Hire 2 Engineers From India – Know All About Them,
According to sources, this is being done as a trial project and the government has not yet decided how it will be implemented in other places. Only MRP pricing will be charged by the automated tool. ,Also Read: Latest RD Rates 2023: 7 Banks Offering Over 7% Interest On Recurring Deposits – Check List,
What did the minister of the government say?
Meanwhile, when asked how securely the device prevents persons below 18 years of age from making purchases, the state administration said the vending machines will be operated by the vendor to prevent use by minors.
“As you see, is this store open to anyone under the age of 21? From noon to 10 p.m., the store is open. Machines may only be accessed under the direct supervision of the store manager or employees Private businesses have deployed these devices, Tamil Nadu minister Balaji claimed.
According to the minister, misinformation was spread that the government was planning to install these devices in public areas and use them as ATMs. According to him, the machines were installed at ‘elite’ outlets as a result of complaints that spirits were being sold there for more money.