'This time since First Onam falls on September 1, we have requested the state government to lift the restrictions only for that day. We are yet to hear from the government,' Reddy said.

Meanwhile, KSBC has reported huge growth in sales in the first four months this fiscal despite the economic downturn.

'Sales of IMFL and beer have gone up to Rs.1,746.84 crore in April-July this year as compared to Rs.1,483.99 in the like period last year,' Reddy said.

In quantity terms, IMFL sales went up to 63 lakh cases from from 59 lakh cases, while beer sales increased to to 25.6 lakh cases as against 23.4 lakh cases, he added.

Also, KSBC's contribution to the state exchequer by way of taxes also jumped from Rs.1,163 crore to Rs.1,356 crore during the same period.