NEW DELHI: Citing security concerns, the Indian government has refused to approach the European Commission for verification of Indian airports, which in turn would have revoked the ban on carriage of the LAGs (Liquid, Aerosol and Gas) such as liquor, perfumes and deodorants from India. The government believes that any such move on its part can lead to “internal security issues” and put the country at national risk.
As per estimates by Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA), LAGs constitute 60% of the sales (Rs 180 crore) at duty free shops in India, and government’s inaction on the issue has left the duty free industry literally in a “no man’s zone.”
