ES Srikakulam 04

While checking inter-state movement at Kothagudem road, vehicle bearing registration AP13 RJ 8270 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 303 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 32 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Srikakulam 04 Liquors in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 377 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 Srikakulam 04 Bar in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 322 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Ramachandrapuram based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2023. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 362 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Srikakulam 04 Wines in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 408 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.