Delhi excise policy case | CBI files supplementary chargesheet against Manish Sisodia, says agency official
The Hindu
The CBI filed supplementary chargesheet against former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Amandeep Singh Dhall, Arjun Pandey and Butchi Babu Gorantla in the Delhi excise policy case, an agency official said
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed supplementary chargesheet against former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Amandeep Singh Dhall, Arjun Pandey and Butchi Babu Gorantla in the Delhi excise policy case, a CBI official said on Tuesday (April 25).
On March 9, the Enforcement Directorate had arrested Mr. Sisodia on money-laundering charge. Earlier, the CBI arrested him on February 26 for alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped policy.
Also Read | Manish Sisodia: AAP’s Minister of everything
On August 17, 2022, the CBI had registered a case against Mr. Sisodia and 14 others on a reference from the Union Home Ministry. It was alleged that the excise policy had been modified to extend undue favours to the beneficiary licence holders; licence fee was waived or reduced; and L-1 (wholesaler) licence was extended without the competent authority’s approval.
As alleged, the then Aam Aadmi Party communication and media in-charge Vijay Nair, on behalf of AAP leaders, received ₹100 crore as “kickbacks” in advance from a “South Group” whose prominent entities were YSRCP MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, his son Raghav Magunta, TRS MLC K. Kavitha and Aurobindo Pharma director P. Sarath Chandra Reddy.
The group partners were allegedly given 65% stakes in Mahandru’s Indo Spirits for the recovery of payments. The stakes were controlled through “false representation, concealment of true ownership and proxies”.
According to the CBI’s first chargesheet, the wholesale distribution of Pernod Ricard and Diageo was to go to Indo Spirits and Brindco Spirits, respectively. After getting the money back, the 6% kickbacks received from wholesalers was to be shared equally between Mr. Nair and Hyderabad-businessman Abhishek Boinpally.
Slow UGD work in Gandhi Nagar leads to road deterioration, water contamination, and safety concerns for residents.
Experience Tamil history and culture vividly through a theatrical reading featuring renowned artists and rich literary excerpts.
Discover a vibrant banana store near Coimbatore, known for its fresh harvests and stunning displays that attract curious visitors.
Defunct high mast light at Thoothukudi Collectorate junction, a cause of concern for vehicle users
Tributes were paid to former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran by VIT founder G. Viswanathan on his 107th birthday.
Ernakulam district will soon welcome three new police chiefs following a significant reshuffle in top IPS positions.
Displaced families protest Hubballi Airport expansion, demanding timely allotment of alternative sites and fair compensation.
Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP-4 restrictions amid severe air quality, shifting school classes to hybrid mode and banning non-essential truck traffic.
GCC’s Saturday drive for collecting old sofas, clothes and other unwanted items is 14 editions old and still going strong
A.P. Food Safety department plans to tighten regulations on cotton candy sales due to harmful coloring agents in Vijayawada.
The Lokayukta Police on Saturday arrested senior officials of the Excise Department for allegedly demanding and accepting a hefty bribe to clear liquor-related licences.
The Munneru-Palair Link Scheme aims to stabilize irrigation, mitigate floods, and save power costs in three districts.
Enter the Arena Appupen and Perumal Murugan in conversation with Ramya Kannan (Bilingual)