Delhi LG VK Saxena takes note of excise policy 'lapses', seeks report from Chief Secretary

BJP activists protest against the Delhi government's Excise Policy, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 23, 2022. Credit: PTI Photo

LG VK Saxena has directed the chief secretary to submit a report on the role of officers and civil servants in alleged "illegal" formulation, amendments and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, official sources said on Saturday.

Saxena has already recommended a CBI probe into the alleged violations of rules and procedural lapses related to the Excise Policy 2021-22 of the Kejriwal government.

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The recommendation of CBI probe by the LG was based on a report of the Chief Secretary.

"Taking serious note of the gross violations and deliberate lapses in the formulation, amendment and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, the LG has asked the Chief Secretary to submit a detailed report about the role played by officers and civil servants in the entire matter," a source said.

The LG has sought a comprehensive report of activities, dealings and scrutiny of files and details of the role played by officers, the sources said.