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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.
