Excise Department in Andhra Pradesh Facing Scrutiny After Report on Transportation Charges

The Excise Department in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district is under scrutiny following a report published in the ‘Andhra Jyothi’ newspaper highlighting alleged irregularities in transportation charges at a liquor bottling unit in Echcherla. The article, titled ‘Wow.. The Sketch is Big!’, has prompted an internal investigation by the department. Following the publication, the Excise Department’s Director, Nishant Kumar, has received complaints against a key official and an outsourcing employee involved in the alleged irregularities. The department is now conducting an internal inquiry, and officials are maintaining a cautious silence while they investigate the matter. The investigation aims to determine the extent of the irregularities and whether any disciplinary action is warranted. This incident has raised concerns about transparency and accountability within the Excise Department.