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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Illicit liquor valued at over Rs 12L destroyed in Indore
Indore: Indore Excise Department on Thursday destroyed bulk liquor valued at Rs 12.82 lakh, which was deemed unfit for consumption. "The action to destroy the illicit liquor was taken on the orders of Indore Collector Asheesh Singh and under the supervision of assistant excise commissioner Abhishek Tiwari and sub-divisional officer Abhijeet Srivastava," the excise officials said. They added that at Mount Brewery Limited in Simrol, 317 cartons of seized liquor, including those involved in ongoing court cases, were systematically destroyed. The total volume of destroyed liquor amounted to 2,853 bulk litres, with an estimated market value of approximately Rs 12.82 lakh. The destruction process involved crushing the bottles under a road roller. Senior officials said that the liquor found "unfit for human consumption" posed severe and often fatal health risks. This category typically includes contaminated or adulterated alcohol, illicitly brewed alcohol and expired alcohol. Consuming alcohol that is unfit for human consumption can pose the risk of methanol poisoning and even lead to organ damage and deaths. "The destruction of the unsuitable liquor by the Excise Department is a critical measure to prevent these dangerous substances from reaching the market and posing a grave threat to public health," Tiwari said, adding that action against illicit liquor production, sale and transportation will continue in days to come.
The Print
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
17 liquor shops in Indore district fined Rs 43.75 lakh for MRP violations
Indore, Jun 24 (PTI) The administration in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district has imposed a fine of Rs 43.75 lakh on 17 liquor shops for violating maximum retail price (MRP), an official from the excise department said on Tuesday. A probe headed by Assistant Excise Commissioner Abhishek Tiwari found that some shops were selling liquor at prices higher or lower than the MRP, he said.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Time of India
Indore excise dept fines nine more liquor shops
Indore: The Indore district excise department imposed fines totalling Rs 22.95 lakh on nine more liquor shops for violating pricing regulations, bringing the total penalty levied on 17 out of 18 identified shops to Rs 43.75 lakh. Following a thorough investigation, the department found evidence of 18 liquor establishments selling alcohol either above maximum retail price (MRP) or below minimum selling price (MSP). After issuing notices to all concerned licensees, the cases were presented by assistant excise commissioner Abhishek Tiwari to collector Asheesh Singh for adjudication. On Monday, collector Singh resolved nine additional cases, imposing fines of Rs 22.95 lakh. This update was recorded on the e-Excise portal by the assistant excise commissioner. Only one case now remains to be resolved, which is expected to be finalised shortly. This ongoing crackdown aims to safeguard consumer interests and ensure strict control over liquor sales, he said. The liquor shops fined today include Kachhi Mohalla, GPO Chauraha, Shivni, Chhawani, Pardeshipura, Hatod, Reti Mandi Chauraha, Sajan Nagar, and Transport Nagar liquor shop. It is noteworthy that just three days prior, fines totalling Rs 20.82 lakh were imposed on eight other shops.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Eight liquor shops fined 21 lakh for price violations
Indore: The Indore district excise department levied fines totaling Rs 20.82 lakh on eight liquor shops for overcharging by selling alcohol at rates higher than permitted. The department's extensive investigation revealed evidence of price violations at 18 different liquor establishments. Following notices issued to all implicated licensees, the cases were presented by assistant excise commissioner Abhishek Tiwari to collector Asheesh Singh for resolution. Collector Singh resolved eight of these cases, imposing the aforementioned fine of Rs 20.82 lakh. This information was updated on the e-Excise portal by the Assistant Excise Commissioner. The remaining cases are expected to be resolved swiftly. The liquor shops on which fines were imposed include Composite Liquor Shops located at Palasia, Lasudia, Bengali Chauraha, Girota, Machhi Bazaar, Sanyogitaganj, Borsi, and Todi. The excise department reiterated that every liquor shop in the district is mandated to display a rate list and a QR code. Consumers can scan this QR code to view the maximum and minimum selling prices for various brands and labels of liquor, ensuring transparency and preventing price manipulation.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Excise dept busts illegal cannabis factory, 2 held
Indore: In a significant operation against illegal narcotics, the Indore excise department on Saturday busted an illegal cannabis (bhang) factory and seized approximately 300kg of the substance. Two persons were arrested in connection with the case. The action was taken today under the campaign against illegal liquor and cannabis, as per the orders of collector Asheesh Singh and the directives of assistant excise commissioner Abhishek Tiwari. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the excise circle Chhawani raided a warehouse located behind the Rainbow Polymers factory in the industrial area of Palda, near Nayta Mundla Road. During the raid, the team recovered around 300kg of illegal cannabis in various forms, including leaves, powder, and crushed form. A large machine used for grinding cannabis was also discovered at the site. The action by the excise team, led by excise controller Devesh Chaturvedi and sub-divisional excise officer (SDO) RC Dabar, resulted in the arrest of two accused persons, identified as Bablu Solanki and Rakesh Awasiya among others. A case was registered against the accused under the Excise Act and an investigation was initiated. The authorities suspect the involvement of a larger network in the illegal operation that has come to fore.
