Dehradun Administration Cracks Down on Overcharging at Liquor Shops, Raids Conducted Across Multiple Areas
Dehradun, September 30, 2026: Taking serious note of repeated complaints regarding the sale of liquor above the prescribed rates and other irregularities at liquor shops, the Dehradun district administration conducted a late-night inspection and raid campaign on Wednesday on the directions of District Magistrate Dr. Ashish Chauhan.
Separate magistrate-led teams conducted surprise inspections at liquor shops across different parts of the city. The teams checked stock records, sales registers, batch numbers, prescribed sale rates, rate lists, validity of sales staff and display of the excise department’s complaint number.
The inspection teams were led by Joint Magistrates Rahul Anand and Harshita Singh, City Magistrate Rakesh Tiwari, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sadar Apoorva Singh and SDM Headquarters Ravindra Jwantha. Concerned Excise Inspectors also accompanied the respective teams.
Overcharging Complaint Confirmed at ISBT Liquor Shop
The team led by City Magistrate Rakesh Tiwari and SDM Sadar Apoorva Singh inspected liquor shops in Majra, Patel Nagar and surrounding areas.
At a liquor shop located at ISBT, the complaint regarding overcharging was found to be substantiated during the inspection. The team found that the batch numbers of 42 liquor bottles kept at the shop could not be matched with the available records.
The inspection also revealed the presence of unauthorized salespersons, while the prescribed rate list was not displayed at the shop. The team further examined the stock and sales-related records.
Stock Register Not Updated at Premnagar Shop
The team led by SDM Headquarters Ravindra Jwantha conducted surprise inspections at liquor shops in Premnagar and adjoining areas.
During the inspection, the stock register at a liquor shop in Premnagar was found not to have been updated. Unauthorized salespersons were also found at the premises. The team examined the stock and relevant documents and prepared a report for further action as per the applicable rules.
Irregularities Detected in Jakhan and Rajpur Road Areas
Joint Magistrates Rahul Anand and Harshita Singh led raids at liquor shops in the Jakhan and Rajpur Road areas.
Several irregularities were detected during the inspections. At some shops, stock registers were not updated, prescribed rate lists were not displayed and unauthorized salespersons were found. The Excise Department’s complaint number was also not displayed at some establishments.
Stock, Sales Records and Rate Lists Checked
As part of the special campaign, the administration teams checked several compliance parameters, including stock records, sales registers, bottle batch numbers, prescribed sale rates, display of rate lists, authorization of salespersons and display of the Excise Department’s complaint number.
District Magistrate Dr. Ashish Chauhan said that selling liquor above the prescribed rates, allowing unauthorized persons to sell liquor and maintaining irregular records would not be tolerated. He directed the concerned officials to conduct regular surprise inspections and ensure action as per rules wherever violations are detected.
The district administration said that surprise and intensive inspections will continue in response to complaints of overcharging and other irregularities at liquor shops.
