Special Task Force to check menace of illegal sale of liquor by District Administration

Port Blair, Oct 07: District Administration, South Andaman after unlock-4 has been receiving a lot of complaints from various sources / news articles regarding illegal sale of liquor in South Andaman District. The illegal sale of liquor is prohibited and is a serious offence which attracts, in addition to sealing of premises, imprisonment upto six months alongwith fine as per provisions.

Further the District Administration has also constituted a Special Task Force under the leadership of Excise Officer of concerned Tehsil to conduct raid and check the menace of illegal sale of liquor or illicit liquor.

The District Administration hereby warns the individuals / persons indulged in such illegal activities that the same will be viewed seriously and stern action as deemed fit under Andaman & Nicobar Islands Excise Regulation, 2012 will be initiated.

General public are hereby requested that any information regarding illegal sale of liquor in or around their locality may please inform to the District Control Room No. 1070.