Excise Commissioner Imposes ₹1,00,000 Penalty on Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited for Storage Violation
Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited has received an order from the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj, imposing a penalty of ₹1,00,000 following alleged non-compliance with excise regulations. The action pertains to the storage location of certain liquor products and related packaging materials.The order was issued by the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, under Section 74 of the United Provinces Excise Act, 1910. The penalty was imposed after determining that the Company failed to adhere to specific provisions outlined in the Uttar Pradesh Excise (Distillery Establishment and Operation) Rules, 2018, and the conditions set by its license.
The details surrounding the order from the authority are summarized below:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj (U.P. Excise Department) |
| Date of Order | July 2nd, 2026 |
| Violation Allegation | Storage of certain Liquor, ENA and Tetra Packs (Country Liquor) at locations other than those prescribed under the applicable excise regulations and license conditions. |
| Financial Impact | The financial impact is limited to the penalty amount of ₹1,00,000. |
The imposition of the penalty amounted to ₹1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh only). Management noted that while the fine has been levied, the order does not have any material impact on the operations or other activities of Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited, with manufacturing continuing in the normal course of business.
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