Mysore/Mysuru: Even before the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct in the district for the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Excise Department has strengthened its actions against unauthorised sale of liquor besides curbing the movement of liquor across the district and the Constituencies that come under it.

The Department has drawn up an elaborate plan in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s guidelines to curb the use of liquor power in the elections. While the liquor is supplied to all types of outlets, bars and restaurants, clubs and other watering holes, Illegally Distilled (ID) liquor poses a major challenge to prohibition.

Apart from Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL), the Excise officials have increased vigilance on liquor supplies to check the stocks. Supplies are also set to be regulated and officials will keep a close vigil on locally brewed liquor in the market, especially in rural areas.

The Department has set up Control Rooms including the Office of Deputy Commissioner of Excise, Deputy Superintendent of Excise and in all taluks. The Control Room will check illegal sales, to curb the movement of liquor, illegal procurement, storing and manufacturing.

The public can lodge their complaints by dialling the following numbers if they encounter any illegal activities. The names of the informers and whistle-blowers will be kept a secret.

The Joint Commissioner of Excise has said that the Control Room will be functional till the election process is over. He also urged the public to alert the Department on phones: 0821-2340269 or 98453-82905. The rural Excise Deputy Commissioner’s Office can be contacted on Ph: 0821-2529184 or  1800-4259184.

No.	Name of the Office	Telephone Nos.	Mobile No.
1.	Nanjangud Sub-Division Excise DC Office	08221-200102	90354-44444
2	Hunsur Sub-Division Excise DC Office	08222-252434	96209-79070
3	Inspector of Excise, Nanjangud Range	08221-200165	83106-75068
4	Inspector of Excise, T. Narasipur Range	08227-261674	99648-38903
5	Inspector of Excise, K.R. Nagar Range	08223-264801	89701-71668
6	Inspector of Excise, Periyapatna Range	0822-297373	91644-72271
7	Inspector of Excise, H.D. Kote Range	08228-297195	96110-44444