The Delhi Government today tabled a Delhi Excise Bill, 2009 in the Assembly with a view to make more stringent punishment for all liquor-related offences. Presenting the bill, Delhi Finance Minister Dr. A K Walia said that this Excise Bill provides for a fine of 5,000 rupees instead of 200 rupees for consuming alcohol at public place and if the offender creates nuisance then the fine would be up to 10,000 rupees with a jail term of three months. The bill also provides for very strict punishment for those involved in mixing noxious drug or ingredient in liquor.