Investigation of liquor shops, officers arrived suddenly

Mahasamund: In line with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India, in view of the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections-2023, Collector Prabhat Malik has directed the Excise Department, District-Mahasamund to keep a constant check and strict monitoring of all the retail shops of local/foreign liquor in the district and if irregularities are found. Instructions for action have been given.

In compliance with the above instructions, the Excise Department, District Mahasamund is ensuring the up-to-date maintenance of daily liquor stock register in liquor shops. The inflow, storage and daily sale of liquor is being strictly monitored through the officers in charge. CCTV installed in liquor shops. Smooth operation of cameras and backup maintenance of minimum 15 days is being ensured and if technical problems arise, they are being resolved immediately. The executive staff of the district is conducting a thorough inspection of the liquor shops selling 30 percent or more compared to the average sales quantity.

State level and divisional flying squad teams of the Excise Department are also conducting surprise inspections of liquor shops in the district. On Monday, the executive staff of the district conducted a thorough inspection of the liquor shops selling 30 percent or more compared to the average sales quantity, in which it was found that there was an increase in the sale of liquor due to the local market, crowd gathering in the meeting rally and Diwali festival. Is. The officers in-charge of the circle area have been directed to keep a constant watch on the liquor shops and strictly follow the per person sales limit. Officer-in-charge, Excise Control Room, Mahasamund has been instructed to operate the Excise Control Room 24×7. Any person can lodge a complaint related to illegal liquor and liquor shops by contacting the Excise Control Room on telephone number 07723-299317. The name of the complainant is kept confidential.