To control the illicit trade of liquor in Chandigarh, the Excise and Taxation Department UT Chandigarh has undertaken various steps like checking of bottling plants and retail liquor vends.
During checking of one of the bottling plants it was found that one of the Excise & Taxation Inspector had not been performing his duties diligently.
In view of the lapses found, the Excise & Taxation Commissioner Sh Vinay Pratap Singh, has undertaken strict action today, against that ETI by placing him under suspension, with immediate effect, which would act as a deterrent for any lapses on the part of the officers as well as the trade at large.
It is noteworthy that the case has further been marked for a Vigilance enquiry on directions of Dr Vijay N Zade, IAS Secretary Excise & Taxation, UT Chandigarh