Delhi: From dry days to discounts, here’s the impact of old liquor policy
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: From dry days to discounts, here’s the impact of old liquor policy

Live Mint  

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has decided to withdraw its new liquor excise policy and said that the old excise regime will return from Monday, August 1. Now, with the re-implementation of the old liquor policy in the national capital, four Delhi government agencies will sell liquor along with private operators. About Delhi's old liquor policy: Under this, Delhi had 864 liquor shops, including 475 run by the four government agencies, and 389 by private players. The Aam Aadmi Party -led Delhi government implemented the new liquor policy on November 16, 2021.

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Liquor shops near religious places in Uttarakhand to be shut down under new policy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Liquor shops near religious places in Uttarakhand to be shut down under new policy

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has approved a new excise policy for 2025-26 under which all liquor shops located near religious places in the state will be shut down. Officials said licences granted earlier to liquor shops will be reviewed in the light of the new excise policy. It has been decided to cancel the liquor licences of shops near religious …

Punjab Cabinet approves excise policy for 2025-26
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Punjab Cabinet approves excise policy for 2025-26

The Hindu  

The Punjab Cabinet approved the 2025-26 Excise Policy on Thursday, it aims to collect excise revenue of ₹11,020 crores during the financial year 2025-26. An official government statement said that a target of ₹10,145 crore was set for Excise policy 2024-25, and the State Government has collected ₹10,200 crore so far. Liquor vends The allotment of liquor vends will be …

Constitute Delhi Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee to examine CAG report on AAP’s excise policy: Congress
1 month ago

Constitute Delhi Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee to examine CAG report on AAP’s excise policy: Congress

The Hindu  

Welcoming the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report on the Aam Aadmi Party government’s excise policy in the Delhi Assembly, the Congress on Wednesday said that the Public Accounts Committee should be constituted immediately to examine the audit report. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav and senior leader Sandeep Dikshit addressed a press conference at the All India Congress …

CAG Report Backs AAP Govt’s Decision On Delhi Liquor Policy, Atishi Claims, Alleges ‘Smuggling’ From UP, Haryana
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1 month ago

CAG Report Backs AAP Govt’s Decision On Delhi Liquor Policy, Atishi Claims, Alleges ‘Smuggling’ From UP, Haryana

ABP News  

Delhi’s Leader of Opposition and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Tuesday defended the previous Arvind Kejriwal-led government, asserting that the Comptroller and Auditor General report on Delhi’s excise policy has validated AAP’s stance. The first seven chapters cover an audit report on Delhi's old excise policy.… pic.twitter.com/Z0drdVJIcu — Press Trust of India February 25, 2025 Atishi also claimed that …

‘Confirms our point’: Ex-CM Atishi demands CBI probe into CAG report on Delhi liquor policy
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1 month ago

‘Confirms our point’: Ex-CM Atishi demands CBI probe into CAG report on Delhi liquor policy

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, said on Tuesday that the CAG report tabled in the assembly has confirmed the opposition party's point that there was corruption in the liquor sale in the national capital. Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General report titled ‘Performance …

Licensing violations, lack of transparency, and inadequate quality control: CAG report on Kejriwal govt's Liquor Policy irregularities
1 month ago

Licensing violations, lack of transparency, and inadequate quality control: CAG report on Kejriwal govt's Liquor Policy irregularities

Op India  

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi caused a loss of Rs 2,026 crores to the public exchequer during the period of 2017 to 2021 by its now-scrapped Liquor Excise Policy through violations in licensing, lack of transparency, and inadequate quality control, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General report. Here are the key findings of the CAG report Licencing …

CAG report: Delhi Govt suffered losses of ₹2,000 crore due to liquor policy
1 month ago

CAG report: Delhi Govt suffered losses of ₹2,000 crore due to liquor policy

The Hindu  

The Delhi Government suffered cumulative losses of over ₹2,000 crore due to the 2021-2022 Excise policy for reasons ranging from weak policy framework to deficient implementation, according to a CAG report tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday. Besides, there was loss of revenue to the tune of ₹144 crore due to “irregular grant” of waiver to the licensees because of …

Kejriwal Govt's Liquor Policy Cost Delhi Rs 2,000 Crore: CAG Report
1 month ago

Kejriwal Govt's Liquor Policy Cost Delhi Rs 2,000 Crore: CAG Report

ABP News  

Delhi CAG Report: The Delhi government suffered cumulative losses of over Rs 2,000 crore due to the now-scrapped 2021-2022 excise policy, as per the 'Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' report tabled by CM Rekha Gupta in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. It has pointed out that recommendations of an expert panel, formed to suggest changes …

Delhi Assembly Highlights: CAG report flags ₹2,000-cr loss due to AAP govt's liquor policy; assembly session extended
1 month ago

Delhi Assembly Highlights: CAG report flags ₹2,000-cr loss due to AAP govt's liquor policy; assembly session extended

Live Mint  

Delhi Assembly Session Highlights: The excise policy for 2021-2022, launched by previous AAP-government caused a cumulative loss of ₹2,000, according CAG report tabled by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Tuesday. Delhi Assembly Session CAG Report Updates: Delhi's now-scrapped liquor policy caused a loss of ₹2,000 crore to the government Delhi Assembly Session CAG Report Updates: Delhi's now-scrapped liquor policy caused …

Liquor policy mess: What AAP government promised vs what CAG report found
1 month ago

Liquor policy mess: What AAP government promised vs what CAG report found

India Today  

The now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy formulated by the previous AAP government led to an increased risk of monopolisation and cartel formation as the control of retail licences was concentrated in very few hands, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General report tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. Following the recommendation of the GoM report, the liquor policy 2021-22 granted …

CAG report on now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy tabled. What's next?
1 month ago

CAG report on now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy tabled. What's next?

India Today  

The Public Accounts Committee of the Delhi Assembly will take up the Comptroller and Auditor General's report concerning the now-scrapped liquor policy 2021-22 of the previous AAP government after it was tabled in the House earlier today. As per the CAG report, the implementation of the liquor policy by the erstwhile AAP government resulted in an overall Rs 2,002 crore …

Excise policies face CAG scrutiny in report
1 month, 1 week ago

Excise policies face CAG scrutiny in report

Hindustan Times  

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s audit report on Delhi’s liquor policy between 2017 and 2022 flagged multiple violations in quality control, licensing, pricing, and systemic enforcement failures within the system, according to officials familiar with the findings of the agency. People familiar with the findings say the report pointed to a string of major lapses in quality control, gaps in …

Delhi Elections: From liquor policy to Sheesh Mahal, Anna Hazare takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections: From liquor policy to Sheesh Mahal, Anna Hazare takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Social activist Anna Hazare, whose anti-corruption movement of 2011 became a starting point for the political career of Arvind Kejriwal, criticised him for losing the election. He also took a jibe at Kejriwal's liquor policy and 'Sheesh Mahal'. Anna Hazare stated that if Kejriwal understood the concept of serving people, he would not have thought of constructing a 'Sheesh Mahal'. …

Delhi’s alcohol buyers may head to Noida, Gurugram as UP liquor policy expands options. Check how
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s alcohol buyers may head to Noida, Gurugram as UP liquor policy expands options. Check how

Live Mint  

Residents of Delhi are likely to head to Noida or Gurugram in Uttar Pradesh—their NCR neighbours—to buy alcohol as the stocks in the national capital run low and the new liquor policy announced by the UP government offers varied choices. UP's Noida, Gurugram Gives Options to Delhi Buyers Now, with the UP government approving its Excise Policy for FY25-26, Delhi …

Dry Days Alert: Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed on THESE days in February - Check details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dry Days Alert: Liquor shops in Delhi to remain closed on THESE days in February - Check details

Live Mint  

Delhi Election 2025: The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol due to dry days on account of the Assembly elections in the city. The excise commissioner of Delhi declared the “dry days” under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses on the day of voting to the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting …

Delhi Excise Dept Sezies 20,000 Bottles Of Illicit Liquor Ahead Of Assembly Polls
2 months ago

Delhi Excise Dept Sezies 20,000 Bottles Of Illicit Liquor Ahead Of Assembly Polls

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government's excise department has seized nearly 20,000 bottles of illicit liquor worth Rs 50 lakh over the last fortnight, since the Model Code of Conduct for the Assembly polls came into force, officials said on Friday. The liquor seized by the excise department after the imposition of the MCC is around 25 per cent of the …

Mint Primer: The twists and turns of Delhi’s liquor policy
2 months ago

Mint Primer: The twists and turns of Delhi’s liquor policy

Live Mint  

Delhi’s liquor policy has seen numerous changes, stirring controversy and confusion over the years. In November 2021, Delhi’s Aam Aadmi Party government privatized liquor sales, largely to increase revenue. This led to over 400 private stores closing, and a return to the days of shops run by four firms: Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Delhi Tourism and Transportation …

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala urges Kerala govt to roll back Palakkad brewery decision
2 months ago

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala urges Kerala govt to roll back Palakkad brewery decision

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday demanded that the Kerala government roll back the Cabinet decision to allow a global liquor major to establish ethanol and spirit manufacturing units in Palakkad district. Speaking during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Mr. Chennithala said the decision to choose Oasis Commercial …

Delhi liquor shops to remain closed on THESE days in February. Here’s why
2 months ago

Delhi liquor shops to remain closed on THESE days in February. Here’s why

Live Mint  

Liquor sales in Delhi will remained banned on some days in February due to Delhi Assembly election. The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol in the city from February 3 to 5. A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared "dry days" under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses …

Delhi government delays contentious point-based liquor procurement system
2 months ago

Delhi government delays contentious point-based liquor procurement system

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The Delhi government has postponed its plan to order liquor using a new sales-based points system after widespread objections from market players. “The working committee has taken into cognisance the suggestions given by the various stakeholders in Delhi and has decided not to operationalize the new standard operating procedure, which would otherwise have led to a disproportionate …

Delhi Assembly elections: No liquor in national capital on these dates due to polls
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly elections: No liquor in national capital on these dates due to polls

India TV News  

The Delhi government banned the sales of liquor in the national capital due to upcoming assembly elections. A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared "dry days" under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses on the day of voting to the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting day. Dry days in Delhi in two phases "It is …

Small liquor firms decry Delhi's new point-based procurement system as favouring bigger brands
2 months, 1 week ago

Small liquor firms decry Delhi's new point-based procurement system as favouring bigger brands

Live Mint  

Small and medium alcohol companies have objected strongly to a plan being considered by the Delhi government to order liquor using a new sales-based points system that they said would favour their bigger rivals. The Delhi excise department said it had received complaints that a “comprehensive selection" of liquor brands is not being offered in the lower-price segment and that …

Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC grants ED more time to respond to Kejriwal, Sisodia plea
3 months ago

Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC grants ED more time to respond to Kejriwal, Sisodia plea

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate additional time to file its reply to a petition filed by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The petition challenges the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of chargesheets in the controversial Delhi excise liquor policy case. A central allegation in …

Excise department plans to reopen liquor shops in city malls before Christmas
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Excise department plans to reopen liquor shops in city malls before Christmas

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Excise Department is planning to open premium alcohol shops in city malls before the year ends. The Excise Department’s decision to open premium alcohol shops in city malls is a move to capitalize on this trend and recover from the disruptions caused by the 2021-22 liquor policy withdrawal, officials said. This scheme was first introduced in the …

Odisha Govt Bans New Liquor Shops in Policy Overhaul
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Govt Bans New Liquor Shops in Policy Overhaul

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s new BJP government headed by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi has honoured the public demand to contain the spread of liquor sale in the state. According to experts, the Naveen Patnaik government’s over-reliance on excise revenue had led to an unbridled proliferation of liquor sale in the state. The 2000-2001 fiscal, the very first year of Naveen’s rule, …

Chhattisgarh's New Excise Policy Ends Middlemen, Boosts Transparency
9 months ago

Chhattisgarh's New Excise Policy Ends Middlemen, Boosts Transparency

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: The new excise policy, declared by the Vishnu Deo Sai government, has done away with the licensing system, leading to elimination of the role of middlemen in the liquor trade in Chhattisgarh. The state cabinet, which met here on Thursday under the chairmanship of chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, gave nod to the new excise policy, a press release …

After Delhi, is it Punjab? Why state’s excise policy is under the scanner
1 year ago

After Delhi, is it Punjab? Why state’s excise policy is under the scanner

Firstpost  

Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has said that a party delegation will approach the Election Commission of India and seek an ED probe into the state’s excise policy. The party alleges that Punjab’s excise policy in 2022 was tailored in line with the one in Delhi State BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Friday said a party delegation will approach the …

Here's everything you need to know about the 'Delhi excise policy scam'
1 year ago

Here's everything you need to know about the 'Delhi excise policy scam'

New Indian Express  

The Delhi-NCR govt implemented a new excise policy effective Nov 15, 2021. Charges were levelled that the policy favoured select wholesalers who joined hands with manufacturers to reap windfall gains at the cost of the state exchequer. CBI and ED claim to have found that the policy favoured liquor traders who paid kickbacks to govt representatives. The scam: Nov 17, …

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: What we know about liquor policy case and charges against Delhi CM
1 year ago

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: What we know about liquor policy case and charges against Delhi CM

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday evening in connection with the Delhi Excise liquor probe. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday evening Kejriwal is the fourth high-profile politician to be arrested in the case after former deputy CM Manish Sisodia, member of parliament Sanjay …

Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal skips 7th ED summons, AAP says wait for Delhi court order
1 year, 1 month ago

Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal skips 7th ED summons, AAP says wait for Delhi court order

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the seventh summons from the Enforcement Directorate, seeking to question him in the money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal The ED issued its latest summons to Kejriwal asking him to appear before it on February …

'Something is wrong, why did they take it back?': Navjot Singh Sidhu questions AAP over Delhi liquor policy
1 year, 4 months ago

'Something is wrong, why did they take it back?': Navjot Singh Sidhu questions AAP over Delhi liquor policy

India TV News  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has questioned the Aam Aadmi Party over its excise policy in Delhi and Punjab saying there is surely something that's why the government in the national capital took it back. A year before this policy, there was sale of liquor worth Rs 7,860 crore in Delhi. Punjab CM came under pressure from liquor contractors, alleges …

Liquor supply improves in Delhi some brands still unavailable
1 year, 5 months ago

Liquor supply improves in Delhi some brands still unavailable

Hindustan Times  

After a gap of over two weeks, the supply of liquor in Delhi has finally improved, just in time for pre-Diwali celebrations. Of the 930 hotels, clubs and restaurants in the city, 910 have renewed their licences, while around 110 wholesalers have got fresh licences -- a mandatory requirement to continue business after the Delhi government extended the existing excise …

Excise policy case: Delhi HC agrees to hear AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea
1 year, 5 months ago

Excise policy case: Delhi HC agrees to hear AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court on Friday has agreed to list during the day a plea by Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh against his arrest in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the scrapped Delhi excise policy. The Delhi liquor scam or the excise policy case pertains to allegations that the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government's excise policy …

Delhi: Old excise regime likely to be extended as new policy remains unannounced
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi: Old excise regime likely to be extended as new policy remains unannounced

Live Mint  

The old excise regime implemented on September 1 last year in Delhi is likely to be extended as the existing policy is set to expire on September 30, sources told news agency PTI. Meanwhile, the excise licence holders for hotel, club and restaurant category are facing issues in police verification required for renewal of their permits, said Manpreet Singh, treasurer …

Under old excise policy, Delhi retail liquor trade records sharp decline: Data
1 year, 8 months ago

Under old excise policy, Delhi retail liquor trade records sharp decline: Data

Live Mint  

Delhi's excise department has mopped nearly ₹1,700 crore in excise duty and value-added tax in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, as per the official data. The retail trade in liquor recorded a sharp decline as compared to the same period last year when the now-scrapped excise policy of the city government was in place. In the national capital, …

Delhi's retail liquor trade records sharp fall compared to Q1FY23
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi's retail liquor trade records sharp fall compared to Q1FY23

Firstpost  

According to a report prepared by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies, the retail liquor trade in the national capital has reported a sharp decline compared to the first quarter of 2022, when the scrapped excise policy of AAP-led Delhi government was in place. Despite all the disruptions related to the excise policy changes and the non-availability of many …

Why was excise policy withdrawn if it was so good, HC asks Sisodia
1 year, 9 months ago

Why was excise policy withdrawn if it was so good, HC asks Sisodia

The Hindu  

: The High Court on Thursday asked former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in connection with the now-withdrawn excise policy case, to explain why the policy was withdraw when the Delhi government claimed it to be “so good”. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma posted the query during the hearing of a bail application of co-accused Vijay Nair in a money …

Delhi liquor scam: AAP MP Sanjay Singh's aides premises raided by ED
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi liquor scam: AAP MP Sanjay Singh's aides premises raided by ED

India TV News  

The Enforcement Directorate, according to sources, was searching a number of locations, including the homes and offices of Singh's close associate Ajit Tyagi and other contractors and businessmen who allegedly benefited from the policy. Earlier, on Tuesday, the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court extended Manish Sisodia's judicial custody until June 1 in the Delhi excise policy case. In July 2022, Delhi …

Delhi liquor excise policy case | CBI files supplementary charge-sheet against Manish Sisodia and three others
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi liquor excise policy case | CBI files supplementary charge-sheet against Manish Sisodia and three others

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a supplementary charge-sheet against former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and three others in connection with the case related to the now-scrapped liquor excise policy. It was alleged that the excise policy had been modified to extend undue favours to licence holders; licence fee was waived or reduced; and L-1 licence was …

‘Were you party to the decision?’; CBI asked Kejriwal on Delhi excise policy
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Were you party to the decision?’; CBI asked Kejriwal on Delhi excise policy

Hindustan Times  

Was Arvind Kejriwal “party to the decision” taken at his residence to increase the profit margin for liquor wholesalers from 5% to 12%, officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation asked the Delhi chief minister during his preliminary questioning as a witness in the Delhi liquor policy scam, officials familiar with the matter said. Kejriwal was asked why there was …

Delhi liquorgate: Court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody in CBI, ED cases till THESE dates
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi liquorgate: Court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody in CBI, ED cases till THESE dates

India TV News  

Delhi excise policy case: In a latest development to the Delhi excise policy case, the Rouse Avenue Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Further, the court said that the applicant Manish Sisodia does not even satisfy the triple test keeping in view his conduct as reflected by …

Delhi liquor scam case: Court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till April 3
2 years ago

Delhi liquor scam case: Court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till April 3

India TV News  

Delhi liquor scam case: Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday extended judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia till April 3 in connection with the excise policy case. Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in the liquor policy case on February 26 in connection with the alleged irregularities in the framing and …

Delhi Government extends old Excise policy for six months
2 years ago

Delhi Government extends old Excise policy for six months

The Hindu  

The Delhi Government has decided to extend the old Excise policy for six months as a new policy is yet to be framed, said the government spokesperson on March 15. The Central Bureau of Investigation on February 26 arrested then Delhi Excise Minister and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of …

Delhi Govt Extends Old Excise Policy for 6 Months; Check List of Upcoming Dry Days
2 years ago

Delhi Govt Extends Old Excise Policy for 6 Months; Check List of Upcoming Dry Days

News 18  

The Delhi government has extended the ‘Old Excise policy’ for six months and has asked officials to prepare a new excise policy soon. After the whole controversy around the new excise policy, in connection with which former Delhi deputy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia is currently jailed, Delhi had reverted to the old excise regime, with the opening of …

Delhi govt extends 'old excise policy' for 6 months; dry days defined
2 years ago

Delhi govt extends 'old excise policy' for 6 months; dry days defined

India Today  

The Delhi government on Wednesday extended the 'old excise policy' for six months. With the extension, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government has also asked its concerned officials to prepare a new excise policy. As per the old excise policy, there will be five dry days during these six months, which will be on Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha …

Delhi government extends 'Old Excise policy' for six months
2 years ago

Delhi government extends 'Old Excise policy' for six months

India TV News  

Delhi government extends 'Old Excise policy' for six months According to new policies, there will be 5 dry days during these 6 months on Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha. The Delhi government on Tuesday extended 'Old Excise policy' for six months. The Delhi Government has been under heavy fire for its excise policy which …

Delhi excise policy: ED arrests Manish Sisodia on money laundering charges
2 years ago

Delhi excise policy: ED arrests Manish Sisodia on money laundering charges

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday arrested AAP leader and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on money laundering charges in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, official sources said. Sisodia is currently lodged in judicial custody after the CBI arrested him on February 26 in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of …

Delhi excise policy: ED questions Sisodia second time in Tihar
2 years ago

Delhi excise policy: ED questions Sisodia second time in Tihar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate Thursday began the second round of questioning of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia at the Tihar Jail here in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, officials said. Sisodia is currently lodged in judicial custody after the CBI arrested him on February 26 in connection with alleged …

Congress says scrapped Delhi excise policy should be probed
2 years ago

Congress says scrapped Delhi excise policy should be probed

The Hindu  

While terming the Central Bureau of Investigation’s questioning of former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Rabri Devi as “misuse” of a Central agency, the Congress on Monday asserted that the charges in the scrapped Delhi excise policy were serious and need to be probed. The Congress party’s assertion came on a day when a court sent former …

Excise policy scam: Sisodia moves Delhi court for bail
2 years ago

Excise policy scam: Sisodia moves Delhi court for bail

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation over alleged irregularities in the Delhi government’s now-scrapped excise policy, on Friday moved a bail application in court, officials aware of the matter said, adding that the hearing in the case has been listed for Saturday. Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia was arrested …

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