Mumbai, November 20: In a major crackdown on rule breakers, the Maharashtra Excise department on Monday slapped a fine of nearly 19 lakh on a liquor shop, Deepak wines from Bandra's Pali Hill area. The action was taken from the excise department after they received a numerous of complaining that alcohol was home delivered at night without a proper license, reported Times of India. Dry Day Today Due to Ekadashi, Liquor Sale Also Prohibited on November 21 on Account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2018.

A press note released by excise department stated that the shop owner failed to provide valid documents for the sale of liquor worth Rs 11 lakh during 2017-2018 and the shop was a wholesale supplier of liquor without a proper permit. During the raids, the officials found that liquor of Rs 6.3 lakh had been home delivered illegally, so as per provisions of law, a three-time fine of Rs 18.9 was slapped to the shop owner Deepak C Karamchandani. Unaccounted Cash and Liquor Worth Over Rs 11 Crore Seized Ahead of Polls in Chhattisgarh.

The officials have seized two bikes which were used for home delivery of alcohol. During the interrogation, it was revealed that the shop continued to sell liquor till 4 am in the morning and often used to deliver it to customers home with some delivery charges. As per the law, the home delivery of alcohol is illegal and carries a fine of Rs 5, 000 or jail up to six months.

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