SHIMLA:  The state government warns that the license holders  involved in illegal activities will be dealt with an iron hand  in the state. 

A meeting for management of Excise Policy 2022-23 was organised by the State Taxes and Excise Department here today. Principal Secretary State Taxes and Excise Subhasish Panda presided over the meeting.

Principal Secretary emphasised on increasing the revenue collection of the state and operation of trade as per the policy of the department. He said that strict action would be taken against licensees involved in illegal activities.

Excise licensees, representatives of various distilleries and bottling plants from various districts also gave their suggestion on the occasion. The suggestions would be presented to the government for further action.

The licensees were also informed about the implementation of track and trace system for operation of liquor trade by the Department.

State Taxes and Excise Commissioner Yunus, senior  officers of the department and Excise licensees from various districts were also present in the meeting.