Chandrapur Liquor Licence Scandal: SIT Gets Three-Month Extension

Chandrapur Liquor Licence Probe Extended

SIT Seeks More Time to Uncover Irregularities

The Maharashtra government has granted a three-month extension to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in the granting of liquor licenses in Chandrapur. The SIT, led by Deputy Inspector General of Police (ACB, Mumbai) Sandeep Diwan, was initially tasked with investigating complaints of malpractices, irregularities, and bribery in the licensing process.

According to a government official, the investigation’s scope is extensive and requires meticulous scrutiny. This includes verifying a large number of excise license documents received from the Superintendent (state excise) and recording detailed statements from various stakeholders.

Background

The SIT’s investigation stems from concerns about potential misconduct in the liquor licensing process in Chandrapur. The accusations involve improper allocation of licenses, potential bribery, and violations of established procedures.