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Corruption in Excise Dept a serious issue

Every month the Excise Department is supposed to check the consumption of every restaurant or to check the restrictions in serving liquor. There are many rules to follow, hence there are discripancies.  

To overlook such discripancies a hafta is charged from restaurants every month.  

This does not happen only in Goa. It’s worse in Mumbai. The collections are huge and it goes right up to the top. Something needs to be done to stop this corruption. If restaurants are at fault for the wrongdoing then take the necessary action. Corruption is a way of life for some officials, not just in Goa but all over India. 


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Penalise Smart City contractors

AF Nazareth, Alto Porvorim
Published Jul 15, 2023, 12:41 AM IST
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The destruction of Panaji city under the Smart City project is complete, it seems, as there are no visible signs of further works in progress or repairs to the city’s badly battered, sunken and and water-logged roads, that are causing a lot of inconvenience and danger to residents and motorists.  As per reports, show-cause notices have been served to four contractors of the project for incomplete works, delay, and poor workmanship. It is therefore hoped that…

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