The Chhattisgarh Government has warned of taking stern action against people consuming liquor in public places.
On the directives of State Excise Commissioner Ganesh Shankar Mishra, a special drive has been initiated to nab persons consuming liquor at public places.
Moreover, in order to nab bootleggers, Excise officials are checking suspected vehicles in their respective areas, officials stated.
Notably, Excise Commissioner Ganesh Shankar Mishra has issued circular to collectors of all 27 districts while directing that the officials that they should take stern action to stop illegal trade of liquor during Diwali and other festivals.
He issued directives to conduct a special drive for putting an end to anti-social activities like consumption of liquor at public places.
The drive has already been started on his directives, officials stated.
Mishra further stated in the circular to district collectors that during the last few years, it has been noticed that people were caught consuming liquor openly during celebration of Diwali festival.
Moreover, the cases related to storage, transport and sale of illicit liquor also come to the fore. These kinds of illegal activities disturb law and order and also lead to road accidents.
Diwali and ‘Annkoot’ festivals will be celebrated with great zeal and fervour on November 11 and 12 respectively in view of which, the Excise Commissioner has instructed district collectors to conduct special drive to stop bootlegging, curb consumption of liquor at public places, and check all the suspected vehicles for illicit liquor.
The collectors have been directed to issue elaborate instructions in this context to the Team of Excise Department officials.