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Politics
Kerala Excise Minister Promises Investigation into Liquor License Irregularities
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:38 PM
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The Kerala Excise Minister has announced a comprehensive probe into alleged irregularities in the issuance of liquor licenses across the state. The investigation aims to address concerns over corruption and procedural lapses.
The Kerala government has responded to mounting public complaints about irregularities in the liquor licensing process. The state’s excise department has been accused of issuing licenses without following proper procedures, leading to allegations of favoritism and corruption.
In a statement released earlier today, the Excise Minister pledged a thorough investigation into the matter. He said the probe would be carried out by the excise department in coordination with the state anti-corruption bureau and would focus on identifying any procedural lapses.
The minister added that the investigation would cover all recent license approvals and that any irregularities found would lead to corrective action, including revocation of licenses and disciplinary measures against officials involved.
The announcement comes amid growing pressure from civil society groups and opposition parties, who have called for greater transparency in the licensing system. The minister assured the public that the findings would be made public and that reforms would be implemented to prevent future irregularities.
In a statement released earlier today, the Excise Minister pledged a thorough investigation into the matter. He said the probe would be carried out by the excise department in coordination with the state anti-corruption bureau and would focus on identifying any procedural lapses.
The minister added that the investigation would cover all recent license approvals and that any irregularities found would lead to corrective action, including revocation of licenses and disciplinary measures against officials involved.
The announcement comes amid growing pressure from civil society groups and opposition parties, who have called for greater transparency in the licensing system. The minister assured the public that the findings would be made public and that reforms would be implemented to prevent future irregularities.