Former Excise Commissioner Flags Corruption in Dept, CPI(M) Alleges Minister's Involvement
Rao alleged two senior Excise officials took monthly bribes and sought a vigilance inquiry after citing payments of ₹30,000 and ₹50,000.
- On Friday, Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao submitted a report to the State government alleging corruption and bribe collection by two senior Excise Department officials.
- The report identified Joint Excise Commissioner Vinod as allegedly demanding ₹30,000 monthly from a bar owner and receiving ₹50,000 for securing approvals, while also flagging corruption allegations against Alappuzha Deputy Commissioner Ajay.
- Rao alleged Excise Minister Liju was acquainted with bar owner Ratheesh, with the report also noting an alleged ₹20,000 payment after Onam this year connected to an April license renewal.
- CPI state secretary Govindan alleged the report implicates Minister Liju, stating, "The minister must give a clear answer to these allegations." Minister Liju and bar owners have not responded.
- Rao recommended a vigilance inquiry under the Prevention of Corruption Act and immediate removal of the accused officials from field postings, while accountability measures remain pending.
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BJP accuses Keralam govt of bias after excise officer flags bribes before transfer
Rao’s report recommended a vigilance inquiry into two Excise officials and referred to a bar owner known to Excise Minister M Liju. The minister called for an investigation but denied that Rao’s transfer was linked to disagreements over the department’s functioning.
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Hindustan TimesFormer Excise Commissioner flags corruption in dept, CPI(M) alleges minister's involvement
Stay updated with ThePrint: Preferred Source Google Discover Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7 (PTI) Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao, shortly before being relieved from the post, had submitted a report to the state government alleging corruption and collection of bribes by two senior officials of the Excise Department, officials said on Saturday. Rao, who was serving […]
Ex-Keralam Excise Commissioner flags corruption, bribery in report to govt; CPI(M) alleges Minister’s involvement
In report submitted to State government shortly before being relieved from the post, Seeram Sambasiva Rao mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju was acquainted with one of the bar owners allegedly involved in the transactions
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