Govinda Rao

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Vinukonda village in Palnadu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 354 litres of unfermented wash, 28 kg of jaggery and approximately 186 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

While checking inter-state movement at NH16 Tada border, vehicle bearing registration AP-31-X-1234 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 55 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 22 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 01 Liquors in Palnadu 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Markapur based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2020. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 356 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Chimakurthy village in Palnadu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 210 litres of unfermented wash, 11 kg of jaggery and approximately 159 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 01 Wines in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 238 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 Palnadu 01 Bar in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 354 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 Donakonda based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2023. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 188 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.