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Former Kerala Excise Chief Alleges Corruption, Demands Officials' Removal
A damning report by the state's former Excise Commissioner has named two senior officials for alleged misconduct and recommended their immediate removal from field operations. The report also raises questions about connections between the state's Excise Minister and a bar establishment.
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The former Kerala Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao has submitted a comprehensive report to the state government detailing allegations of corruption and bribery within the excise department, according to official sources.
The report specifically names Joint Excise Commissioner S. Vinod and Deputy Commissioner Ajay, recommending their immediate removal from field postings pending investigation. It also calls for the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to launch a formal probe into their conduct, though the specific allegations against the officials have not been detailed in public communications.
The report further references a connection between Excise Minister M. Liju and a bar establishment in Kayamkulam, though details regarding the nature of any relationship between the Minister and the bar authorities remain unclear. The government has not yet issued an official statement on the contents of the report or any planned action.
The allegations add to ongoing scrutiny of the state's excise administration, which has faced repeated questions about oversight and compliance in recent years. Senior government officials are expected to review the report's recommendations in the coming days.