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PANAJI
The Commissioner of Excise Amit Satija has ordered for sealing of all premises, bonds, godowns of liquor wholesaler and manufacturing units till the end of the lockdown to prevent any attempt to sell liquor in a clandestine manner.
The Superintendent of Excise and excise inspectors have accordingly been directed to seal the premises and godowns bonds of all units, wholesalers till the lockdown period. Similar action would be taken against retailers if any complaint is received against them, the Excise Commission has warned.
Meanwhile, excise inspectors continue to conduct regular surprise inspections in their jurisdictions. So far, the department has booked 11 cases since the beginning of the lockdown and has suspended licenses of the accused licensees.
On Sunday, upon receipt of information regarding illegal sale of liquor by a packed bottle licensee of Mormugao from his residence, Excise department conducted a raid and seized 319 cases of liquor worth Rs 9 Lakh.
The Excise Department had already issued a circular for the closure of all types of licenses including manufacturing till the end of lockdown and has asked all its officers to increase vigil at the check posts, jetties and other sensitive areas.
