MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT
Pune bar case: Two excise officials suspended; liquor and other materials seized
The Maharashtra excise department has suspended two inspector-rank officers for alleged dereliction of duty in connection with a probe into a bar in Pune violating rules. It seized 241 liters of foreign liquor valued at Rs 3 lakh from Liquid Leisure Lounge. The bar's license was suspended. Individuals and staff flouting norms related to alcohol service and operating hours were arrested.
Pune administration explores webcasting of pubs' entry-exit points for better compliance with rules
Pune district administration considers webcasting entry and exit points of pubs to enforce rules after a 17-year-old juvenile driving a Porsche fatally hits two people in Kalyani Nagar.
Pune Porsche Accident: Two liquor serving outlets visited by teen driver sealed
Pune Car Accident: Pune's district administration has ordered the indefinite closure of two pubs in Mundhwa for serving alcohol to underage guests, including the 17-year-old driver involved in a fatal accident that killed two people. The decision followed chargesheets filed by the excise department. Inspections are underway to identify other pubs violating regulations, including serving liquor to minors, lack of records maintenance, and unauthorized sale of alcohol.
Dry Days Ahead: States prepare for Eid al-Fitr celebrations with liquor bans; Here's a full list of upcoming dry days
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, several states and cities in India, including Delhi, are set to observe dry days, with liquor stores closed to mark the festival. Delhi's excise department has issued a detailed order for five dry days in the city, including Eid. Additionally, upcoming dry days in India include April 14 for Ambedkar Jayanti, April 17 for Ram Navami, and several others leading up to December. These dry days coincide with various festivals and voting days, reflecting the diverse cultural and electoral landscape of India.
Supreme Court rejects customs' review plea on imports overvaluation allegations against Adani companies
While the review petition was dismissed on November 23 last year, the order in this regard was uploaded on the court's website earlier this week. The customs department had sought review of the top court's March 27, 2023 judgment that rejected its allegations against the Adani firms and upheld the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal's findings that there was no overvaluation in the import of capital goods by the firms and the allegations had not been established.
ICICI Pru Life gets GST demand notice of Rs 270 cr
Shares of ICICI Prudential settled at Rs 526.55 apiece, up 0.56 per cent over previous close on the BSE. In a separate filing, ICICI Lombard General Insurance said it has received a demand notice for alleged short payment of GST of over Rs 5.66 crore from Madhya Pradesh state GST department.
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Maharashtra: Excise department seizes 580 bottles of foreign liquor in Mumbai; 3 individuals arrested
Christmas and the New Year are among the festivals and occasions that are celebrated with great fervour in India, especially in the urban parts of the country. The celebrations and parties during these occasions often involve heavy usage of alcohol, which causes a surge in cases of alcohol smuggling.
Telangana CEO chalks out strategy to rein in flow of cash, liquor, drugs during upcoming polls
The CEO also called for the creation of an Election Risk Analysis Cell within the headquarters of enforcement departments to systematically assess and address potential threats to the electoral process, the release added. The schedule for the Assembly elections is yet to be announced by the Election Commission.
Sula Vineyards shares tank 7% on Rs 116 crore excise duty notice
However, Sula Vineyards in an exchange filing said, "It may be noted that the Order does not affect the existing business or the activities of the Company. The Company has always strived to and carried out its business in compliance with extant laws and regulations in letter and spirit."
SC dismisses DRI's petition against three Adani group subsidiaries
Between November 2022 and January 2023, the federal agency had moved the apex court against the relief granted to three firms namely : Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd (APML), Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd (APRL) and Maharashtra Eastern Grid Power Transmission Company Limited (MEGPTCL) by CESTAT.
DRI moves SC challenging CESTAT order quashing case against Adani Enterprises arm
Earlier, in November, the agency had filed a similar appeal in connection with the relief granted to two other Adani group subsidiaries, Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd (APML) and Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd (APRL) in a similar case.
DRI moves SC challenging CESTAT order quashing case against two Adani firms
Between July and August, while granting relief to three Adani group subsidiaries — Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd (APML) and Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd (APRL) and Maharashtra Eastern Grid Power Transmission Company Limited (MEGPTCL), the Mumbai-bench of CESTAT upheld the adjudicating authority’s order in favour of Adani.
Republic Day celebrated across India; C'garh announces allowance for unemployed, MP proposes policy to curb liquor consumption
The celebrations, however, could not gloss over the differences between the Telangana government and the Raj Bhavan over protocol and other issues. After unfurling the national flag at the Raj Bhavan, Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said she would work for the people of the state though "some may not like her". Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao did not attend the event.
Maha govt to consider invoking MCOCA against repeat offenders involved in illegal transportation of liquor
Talking to reporters in Satara, Desai said the department will carry out a drive to crackdown on smuggling of liquor from other states, especially Goa, where alcohol is cheap compared to the other regions. "In a recent review of some districts (which share a border with Goa), we found out about illegal transportation of liquor from Goa. It looks like there is a big racket behind this," the minister said.
Congress pressers in 22 cities, makes "Dilli Chalo" appeal over rising prices
Rahul Gandhi cited unemployment, inflation, and escalating animosity as the nation's top issues.
ED witnesses over 50 per cent expansion in four years
When Sanjay Mishra took charge as ED Director in 2018, the agency had five Special Directors and 18 Joint Directors. Many of them were from the Indian Police Service (IPS). Officers come to ED from deputation from central and state governments or union territories.
Tribunal grants relief to two Adani Group companies in DRI case
The tribunal observed that the department's case pertaining to alleged over-valuation is based on certain documents received from the UAE branches of Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and Bank of Baroda. However, the documents obtained by the department from foreign branches of the Indian banks were not certified as per the conditions prescribed under Section 138 C (4) of the Customs Act.
Reallocated portfolios of 9 ministers absent due to illness, other reasons: Uddhav Thackeray
An official communique from the chief minister's office (CMO) said the portfolios of five ministers and four ministers of state have been reallocated in view of the monsoon and other emergencies and to ensure that work continues unabated.
Sameer Wankhede's bar licence cancelled
The Thane district collector has cancelled the licence granted to a Navi Mumbai-based hotel and bar owned by former NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede, officials said on Wednesday. The license was obtained by misrepresentation and fraud, Collector Rajesh Narvekar said in an order on Tuesday.
Telangana extends liquor timings for New Year celebrations
At a time when several states imposed night curfew and other restrictions in view of threat posed by Omicron, the Telangana government has decided to extend timings for bars, pubs and liquor shops on New Year's Eve.
Maharashtra government will take legal course against Parambir Singh, says Nawab Malik
Meanwhile, Advocate Puneet Bali, representing Param Bir Singh in the Supreme Court, alleged that his client was told to take back his complaint against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
Aurangabad administration orders impounding of autorickshaws if drivers not vaccinated
The new set of instructions comes days after the district administration directed operators of petrol pumps not to sell petrol to those who have not taken either dose of vaccine.
Delhi government looks at ways of boosting excise revenues, seeks suggestions
The Delhi government is also working on a new excise policy for which NRAI had provided suggestions in October. NRAI’s suggestions included reducing the drinking age limit of 25 years in Delhi- which is the highest in the country- to 21 years for hard liquor and 18 years for beer/wine.
Maharashtra govt allows home delivery of liquor from May 14
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued guidelines to allow home delivery of alcohol.
Liquor prices set to rise in Maharashtra as govt plans to hike excise duty
The excise department’s proposal for a hike in excise on IMFL has been approved and is awaiting clearance of excise minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Moonshine Meadery wants to introduce drinkers to the oldest alcoholic beverage
The high-alcohol meads are sold in winelike bottles, while the low-ABV variants are marketed and bottled like beer.
Maharashtra excise department issues notification to renew bar licenses of affected outlets
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) expressed gratitude to the commissioner of state excise for expediting the order.
Hooch tragedy: NHRC notice to Maharashtra government, Mumbai Police
NHRC has issued notices to Maharashtra Government and the Mumbai Police Commissioner over the hooch tragedy which has claimed over 100 lives so far.
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