ES Anantapuramu 01

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Anantapuramu 01 Wines in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 72 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 Anantapuramu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 341 litres of unfermented wash, 72 kg of jaggery and approximately 168 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 2 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Anantapuramu 01 Bar in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 282 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 Anantapuramu 01 Wines in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 62 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 AP04 CH 2390 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 318 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 19 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.