A top official in the excise department has been suspended by Delhi government and the matter has been referred to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) following alleged recovery of unexplained cash and a liquor bottle in his car.
Vigilance Department Secretary Sukesh Kumar Jain said that following a specific complaint about corruption against the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Entertainment and Luxury Tax, his official vehicle was searched.
“During search, Rs 50,000 cash and a liquor bottle was found in the vehicle of the officer. On being asked, no plausible explanation in this regard could be given by the officer,” Jain said.
Jain further said the matter is being referred to the ACB for initiating “criminal action”.
However, the city government has accused the Centre of weakening the branch by putting LG-appointed M K Meena at its helm.