THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Excise Minister came to the fore in response to the high court ruling against the supply of liquor via doctors’ prescription. Excise Minister T P Ramakrishnan said the government tried to address a social issue. Further proceedings will be taken after holding talks with the chief minister and he also said accepting the court verdict.

Meantime, opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala said the decision of the high court is a setback for the state government. T N Prathapan who filed a plea against the government order too welcomed the court order.