Andhra Pradesh Prohibition and Excise Department

Andhra Pradesh Prohibition and Excise Department
Agency overview
Employees Bank
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction Andhra Pradesh, IND
Legal jurisdiction State of Andhra Pradesh

Website
www.excisehpfs.ap.gov.in/ap/index.php/site/login

The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition and Excise Department is the law enforcement agency for excise in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.The Department enforces laws related to liquor, narcotics, psychotropics and Medicines that contain alcohol and narcotics.[1]

Duties

The agency's duties are to:[2]

  • Ensure that the Excise Revenue is protected and collected according to the acts and rules.
  • Prevent illegal production of liquor and its trafficking.
  • Prevent the trafficking of Narcotic Drugs.
  • Campaign against Alcoholism.

Revenue

The Excise Revenue is the second largest source for the State Government.

References

  1. ↑ "New excise policy: AP to select liquor outlets through draw of lots". thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
  2. ↑ "APOnline - Organisation Info". www.aponline.gov.in.
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