After the Delhi government, the Maharashtra government is also mulling to increase cess on liquor. The state government may introduce 'coronavirus cess' to increase its revenue. The ;liquor prices in Maharashtra is one of the highest across the country. The move is being expected soon. The Delhi government has increased a 70 percent hike on liquor as a ‘special corona cess’. This came after the Centre allowed the opening of liquor stores with riders in respective zones. The states depend on liquor as it is considered as a major source of revenue.