Chief Minister V. D. Satheeshan confirmed that the new low-alcohol tax structure requires UDF leadership approval.
The budget proposes two tax slabs: 120% for 0.5-10% alcohol and 175% for 10-20% alcohol content.
A formal draft liquor policy will be formulated following consultations with all UDF alliance constituents.
Satheeshan claimed the previous LDF administration initiated discussions regarding low-alcohol beverage categories in 2021.