From now onwards the no objection certificate (NOC) of the concerned society will be mandatory. If a liquor shop is to be closed or opened in a municipal ward, 75 per cent of the total votes cast in that ward will determine the decision. The issue of liquor sales licenses have been stopped in the state for many decades, he added. If there is opposition from the locals, there is a law to close liquor shops through voting. Any situation that disrupts the law and order of the state due to liquor will not be tolerated, Ajit Pawar warned. The announcement is aimed to ensure that the environment in housing societies remains free from conflict, preventing the young generation from turning towards addiction and improving law and Order. The government will ensure strict implementation of the rules to prevent unauthorised liquor sales. The state government will consider suggestion made by the public representatives and citizens in this regard. The decision was made in response to a Calling Attention Motion moved by Mahesh Landge, Rahul Kul and others.