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Center-Right Owned by The PioneerKerala's former Excise Commissioner flags corruption in dept by two senior officials
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Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao submitted a report to the Kerala state government alleging corruption and bribe‑taking by two senior Excise Department officials. The report names Joint Excise Commissioner S. Vinod and Deputy Commissioner Ajay, and recommends their immediate removal from field postings and a vigilance probe. It also notes that Excise Minister M. Liju is closely acquainted with a bar in Kayamkulam, though no further details are provided. Officials said the report was filed on November 7.
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Report names Joint Excise Commissioner S. Vinod and Deputy Commissioner Ajay and recommends their immediate removal from field postings and a Vigilance probe against them. It also mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju has a close acquaintance with a bar in Kayamkulam, although there are no details…
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Former Excise Commissioner flags corruption in dept, CPI(M) alleges minister's involvement
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao, shortly before being relieved from the post, had submitted a report to the state government alleging corruption and collection of bribes by two senior officials of the Excise Department, officials said on November 7. Rao, who was…
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao, shortly before being relieved from the post, had submitted a report to the state government alleging corruption and collection of bribes by two senior officials of the Excise Department, officials said on November 7. Rao, who was…
