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The state's Legal Metrology department traced a quantitative deficiency in one-litre bottles of Jawan in December 2023, following an inspection conducted in Thiruvalla.
While the Tax Department says that the turnover tax arrears amount to Rs 200 crore, bar owners claim that the figure is only Rs 70 crore.
Simultaneous checks unravel fraudulent practices in two outlets in Ernaulam.
The BEVCO has also informed that on account of half-year stock checks and clearance, the outlets will shut early on September 30 (Friday) - at 7 pm.
Ten accused have been arrested so far in connection with the job fraud case.
The higher officials have given oral directions to BEVCO and Consumerfed retail outlets to stock up on relatively higher-priced IMFL bottles.
The new corporation would be engaged in regulating the functioning of toddy shops, carrying out procurement and distribution of toddy and deployment of employees for these tasks.
The pictures of BEVCO outlets, warehouses, graphics of BEVCO business and other details are being given on the FB page.
The government is yet to obtain details of the liquor sales that took place in hundreds of bars across the state on Thursday.
Premium brands will be included in the first phase of the home delivery.