The State government has decided to set up an exclusive cell in the office of the Prohibition and Excise commissioner here to receive applications for allotment of liquor outlets in any district across the State.
This will be in addition to the district collectorates where applications for the outlets are being received. The move is aimed at avoiding scope for formation of syndicates, Excise Minister V. Srinivas Goud said at a meeting with senior officials on Sunday to review the progress of receipt of applications for liquor outlets for the new excise year starting December 1.
Mr. Goud wanted officials concerned to ensure transparency in the allotment of shops in line with the directions issued by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. Constant vigil should be maintained during the submission of applications to avoid scope for the formation of syndicates and steps should be taken to ensure that there are no obstructions for the aspirants in submission of their applications.
