Thiruvananthapuram : Taking a dig at bribery biting into Excise, minister MV Govindon on Tuesday said, there are Excise officials who punctually visit bars and toddy shops for purpose of collecting ‘monthly pay-offs’.
If they do not correct themselves, there will be no hesitation to invoke action, the minister warned. What would the plight of state Excise be, if people carry on this kind of mindset ? Excise officials earn good salaries and, if they that’s insufficient, there is the option to stage protest. After all, that’s also why unions exist, the minister said. These individuals, who bring shame to the entire department, are bound to get caught some time or other, the minister added.
