Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 19: Excise and Taxation Department has realized Rs 312.96 crore revenue till July this year.
This was revealed during a meeting chaired by Excise Commissioner, Tsering Angchuk convened to review the revenue receipts of Excise and Taxation Department.
The over-all growth scenario of the revenue receipts of the department for the month of July and total revenue realized till the month of July for the financial year 2016-17 was discussed threadbare and examined critically. It was noticed that the revenue realization of the department is going in upward direction viz-a-viz revenue targets fixed for the department for the financial year 2016-17 despite hard economic conditions prevailing in the State.
Up to the month of July 2016, the department has realized an amount of Rs 312.95 crore as against Rs 264.07 crore up to the month of July 2015.
On the front of eradication and enforcement activity, the Excise Commissioner appreciated the comprehensive drive launched by the Excise Department to arrest the menace of illegal smuggling of liquor, illicit distillation and other violations of the J&K Excise Act.
He stressed for ramping up of enforcement activities especially with regard to narcotics and bhang destruction and in view of the hooch tragedies in some States. It was informed that 299 raids have been conducted in the entire Jammu division to arrest the menace of illegal smuggling of liquor from other States, illicit distillation of liquor and other violations.
In the process, arrest of eleven persons has been made and cases have been lodged in various courts of law against those involved in illegal smuggling of liquor meant for sale in other States, illicit distillation of liquor and other related offences.
About 10 tonnes of Lahan, meant for manufacturing illicit liquor, has also been destroyed in the entire Jammu Division by the excise sleuths who have conducted surprise raids in various areas to arrest the menace of illicit distillation. In the process 505 bottles of illicit liquor have also been destroyed on spot.
On the Corporate Social Responsibility Corpus Fund, the Excise Commissioner stressed for spreading awareness among the masses about hazards of drug addiction.
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