Claim: Goa banned drinking alcohol on beaches and a fine of ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 would be imposed if there is a violation.
Fact-check: Goa Banned Alcohol Consumption at Tourist Places in 2013 while Licensed Shacks are Allowed to Still Serve - FACTLY
Verdict: goa government has banned the alcohol consumption in the open in 2013 itself. however, the amendment to the existing 'goa tourist places  act, 2001' was made in 2019. according to this rule, consumption of liquor, cooking food in open and breaking of glass bottles were prohibited in tourist places . the latest order issued on 31 october 2022, just directs the police authorities to strictly implement these provisions. however, all the licensed shacks at the beaches are allowed to serve alcohol to their customers. this ban only restricts open consumption of alcohol at beaches and other tourist places. violating this rule may lead to a fine of ₹5000 to ₹50,000. hence the claim made in the post is misleading.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Harshavardhan Konda
Date published: 2022-11-09T10:38:56