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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Time of India
Entire staff of two key excise stations shunted out in East Godavari district
Vijayawada: Cracking the whip, the director of excise and prohibition, Nishant Kumar , decided to shift all the staffers in two key excise stations in East Godavari district after observing gross underperformance. The decision follows a review of enforcement work in the region, where Nishant found that staffers, including the station house officers (SHOs), were not showing any keenness to achieve the targets set by the government. This is the first time in the history of the Excise and Prohibition Department that the entire staff from specific stations has been transferred to other locations. According to sources, Nishant Kumar directed the Deputy Commissioner of Excise and Prohibition to transfer all the staffers, including SHOs, from Rajamahendravaram North and South stations. He stated that not even a single staff member from these stations deserved to continue. Staffers from Rajamahendravaram North and South stations were relocated to far-off locations within the district. While some were moved to other station duties, a few were reassigned to check-posts. Sources said Nishant Kumar was particularly disappointed with the poor progress in tracking old offenders, resolving pending cases related to illicit distilled (ID) liquor manufacturers, and maintaining surveillance on suspected offenders. During a surprise inspection two days ago, the staff reportedly failed to provide proper answers to his queries. The new staff brought to these stations will strengthen on-ground enforcement & achieving the objectives of Navodayam 2.0
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- The Hindu
Complete staff overhaul at two excise stations amid Navodayam 2.0 push
In a decisive move under the ongoing Navodayam 2.0 enforcement initiative, the Andhra Pradesh Excise department has undertaken a complete staff overhaul at two key stations in East Godavari district. The entire personnel of Rajamahendravaram North and South Excise Stations have been transferred following a continued lack of progress in enforcement work. Director Excise and Prohibition Nishant Kumar ordered the reshuffle after departmental reviews flagged persistent underperformance at both stations. Despite prior instructions and monitoring, officials at the two units reportedly failed to meet operational benchmarks or demonstrate the required vigilance in curbing illicit activities. New staff have been brought in from other divisions to replace the outgoing teams, with the objective of reinvigorating enforcement on the ground and realigning efforts with the goals of Navodayam 2.0 — the State government's intensified campaign against illegal liquor trade and excise-related violations. The department has made it clear that further action will be taken wherever performance lapses are identified, reinforcing its commitment to accountability and effective enforcement.
