ES West Godavari 03

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 03 Bar in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 372 litres of duty-paid liquor in excess of permitted stock with discrepancies in maintenance of stock register. Show-cause notice issued; case registered under permit violation provisions.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 03 Wines in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 152 litres of duty-paid liquor in excess of permitted stock with discrepancies in maintenance of stock register. Show-cause notice issued; case registered under permit violation provisions.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 03 Liquors in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 144 litres of duty-paid liquor in excess of permitted stock with discrepancies in maintenance of stock register. Show-cause notice issued; case registered under permit violation provisions.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Ramachandrapuram village in West Godavari district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 274 litres of unfermented wash, 25 kg of jaggery and approximately 197 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 2 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

While checking inter-state movement at NH65 Aswaraopet, vehicle bearing registration AP23 FN 5211 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 240 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 60 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.