Liquor Shop Licence Transferred Illegally In Bhopal
Liquor shop licence transferred in Bhopal violating norms. Official removed after controversy.
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A liquor shop licence was transferred in Bhopal in violation of norms. The then assistant excise commissioner Deepam Raichura allegedly transferred the licence to a close associate of Rohit Gogia.
The licence was initially given to Jaswant Singh after a fake fixed deposit receipt (FDR) of Rs 2.74 crore was submitted. Raichura was removed from his post on October 9 after it was found that he had taken Rs 1 crore from Gogia.
The excise department has cited irregularities in the transfer of the licence. Excise commissioner Deepak Saxena stated that huge irregularities were committed in the process.
The department has taken action against officer Raichura for violating procedures for shop allotment.
Frequently asked questions
Why was the assistant excise commissioner removed?
The assistant excise commissioner was removed after it was found that he had taken Rs 1 crore from Rohit Gogia and transferred a liquor shop licence in violation of norms.
What was the amount of the fake FDR submitted?
The fake FDR submitted was worth Rs 2.74 crore.
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