Nagaraju Sundar

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Repalle village in Chittoor district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 303 litres of unfermented wash, 16 kg of jaggery and approximately 194 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 1 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Chittoor 03 Bar in Chittoor based on routine compliance schedule. Found 133 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 Mannar bridge, vehicle bearing registration AP-31-X-1234 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 401 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 18 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Conducted enforcement raid at Atmakur based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. 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.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Chittoor 03 Wines in Chittoor based on routine compliance schedule. Found 85 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 Kandukur based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2020. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 217 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Chittoor 03 Wines in Chittoor based on routine compliance schedule. Found 80 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 Chittoor 03 Bar in Chittoor based on routine compliance schedule. Found 256 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.