ES West Godavari 07

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 07 Wines in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 160 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.

While checking inter-state movement at Pulivendula bypass, vehicle bearing registration AP-31-X-1234 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 254 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 10 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 07 Liquors in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 110 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.

While checking inter-state movement at NH44 Kurnool border, vehicle bearing registration AP35 RZ 6145 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 268 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 11 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Conducted enforcement raid at Vinukonda based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2023. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 168 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.