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Topic: Delhi excise policy

Excise Policy or the Delhi Government Excise policy was introduced in November 2021 by the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government. It aimed at modernizing alcohol sales in the city by allowing the setting up of a large number of private retail stores selling alcohol.

Within a year of the introduction of the policy, discrepancies were reported. Delhi’s Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar reported a breach in the policy to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena, who then requested a CBI inquiry. It was alleged that the policy had loopholes that allowed for violations such as preferential treatment, discounts, license fee waivers, and relief during pandemic disruptions in exchange for kickbacks to the AAP politicians. The ED has arrested several AAP leaders, including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia.

Kejriwal heads to 10-day silent meditation course in Hoshiarpur, likely to skip 2nd ED summons

Chitleen K Sethi -
AAP chief & Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, expected to reach Hoshiarpur's Dhamma Dhaja centre today, has been summoned for the second time by ED in the Delhi excise policy case on 21 December.

‘Ties to liquor barons, exorbitant profits’ — ED summons Kejriwal again in ‘excise policy scam’ probe

Ananya Bhardwaj -
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was earlier summoned by ED on 2 November but chose to skip. CBI is conducting parallel probe into Delhi govt’s now-withdrawn liquor policy.

ED files chargesheet against AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Delhi excise policy case

PTI -
The anti-money laundering agency had alleged that an accused businessman, Dinesh Arora, gave Rs 2 crore in cash to the Rajya Sabha MP at his residence in two tranches.

Resign or resist? AAP to let public decide if Kejriwal should step down as Delhi CM if arrested

PTI -
Speaking at a briefing alongside party MP Raghav Chadha, AAP's Gopal Rai alleged that BJP has hatched a conspiracy to have Kejriwal arrested under the 'fake' liquor scam case.

‘Whether from hell or jail’, Kejriwal will run Delhi, say AAP leaders as ED summons looms

ThePrint Team -
Delhi CM holds meeting with all AAP MLAs. He had skipped last week's summons for questioning in excise policy case, calling ED action 'illegal & politically motivated'.

Five reasons UP excise policy is minting money while Delhi’s fell through

Sagrika Kissu -
Scrapped Delhi excise policy followed a licence-based model with high licence fees & low excise duty, whereas UP's consumption-based model does the reverse.

SC order rejecting Sisodia bail plea triggers key questions on ED charge that he received bribes

Bhadra Sinha -
Bench says ED allegation of Rs 2.2 crore bribe being paid to Sisodia not part of CBI chargesheet, says charge of kickbacks paid by liquor group is 'somewhat a matter of debate'.

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal on November 2 in Delhi excise policy case

PTI -
Recently, the SC rejected two separate bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in corruption and money-laundering cases in the excise policy matter.

Court extends Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody, orders document inspection at CBI office

ANI -
The court adjourned the CBI case related to Delhi excise policy till 22 November, directed counsels to inspect documents from 2 to 7 pm on every working day.

‘Link between’ Sisodia & accused-turned-approver — how ED connected AAP’s Sanjay Singh to excise case

Mayank Kumar -
Enforcement Directorate's 4th supplementary prosecution complaint claims Singh was 'extremely close' to Dinesh Arora. Atishi says ED 'survives on false allegations against AAP leaders'.
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