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Tasmac restricts bulk liquor sale in Tamil Nadu during model code of conduct
By Chennaivision on March 25, 2026

The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has restricted hard liquor sales to 4.5 litres per individual, 7.8 litres of beer, and up to 9 litres of wine until the model code of conduct remains in force. An individual can purchase up to six full bottles (750ml) of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) or imported liquor, or 12 half bottles (375ml)… Continue reading "Tasmac restricts bulk liquor sale in Tamil Nadu during model code of conduct"
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Supreme Court questions whether ED is overstepping in Tamil Nadu liquor-scam probe
By Chennaivision on October 15, 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over its ongoing investigation into an alleged liquor scam involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), asking if the central agency was encroaching upon the state’s powers to probe the case. This marks the second time in six months that the top court has pulled up the central… Continue reading "Supreme Court questions whether ED is overstepping in Tamil Nadu liquor-scam probe"
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ED admits it doesn’t have powers to seal locked premises
By Chennaivision on June 19, 2025

Notices affixed to the properties of film producer Akash Bhaskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran in connection with the TASMAC case will be removed. The Madras High Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to remove the notices, after questioning the ED’s authority to seal their premises in the alleged scam. The ED had pasted notices stating the properties “shall not be… Continue reading "ED admits it doesn’t have powers to seal locked premises"
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PIL in Madras HC seeks transfer of TASMAC scam-related FIRs to CBI
By Chennaivision on May 15, 2025

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Madras High Court seeking the transfer of over 40 FIRs in connection to alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A Summer Vacation bench comprising Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan on… Continue reading "PIL in Madras HC seeks transfer of TASMAC scam-related FIRs to CBI"
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Madras High Court upholds ED raids at Tasmac
By Chennaivision on April 24, 2025
The Madras High Court has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can continue its investigation into the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the state’s liquor seller. The court dismissed requests from the Tamil Nadu government and TASMAC that asked for the ED’s recent raids to be declared illegal. The ED conducted searches at TASMAC’s main office in Chennai between… Continue reading "Madras High Court upholds ED raids at Tasmac"
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Verdict on case against ED raids in TASMAC to be delivered tomorrow
By Chennaivision on April 22, 2025
The Madras High Court said that the verdict in the case filed by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) against the raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate in its offices will be delivered on April 23 (Wednesday). A division bench comprising justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Rajasekar, after hearing the elaborate arguments in the three writ petitions filed by TASMAC… Continue reading "Verdict on case against ED raids in TASMAC to be delivered tomorrow"
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TASMAC issue: Madras High Court directs ED not to proceed further
By Chennaivision on March 20, 2025
In a temporary relief to TASMAC, the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to proceed further pursuant to its searches at the state-run liquor retailer’s headquarters in the city recently. While giving an oral direction to ED in this connection, the HC also directed the central agency to produce copies of FIR and Enforcement Case… Continue reading "TASMAC issue: Madras High Court directs ED not to proceed further"
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‘ED has ulterior motives’: Senthilbalaji denies financial irregularities in TASMAC
By Chennaivision on March 15, 2025
After the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) searches in Tasmac outlets found out alleged irregularities of Rs 1,000 crore, Electricity and Prohibition Minister V Senthil Balaji said on Friday the government is prepared to face the issue legally. After the budget session, the minister clarified the ED claims to have conducted its investigation based on multiple FIRs related to overpricing at Tasmac… Continue reading "‘ED has ulterior motives’: Senthilbalaji denies financial irregularities in TASMAC"
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TN distilleries, bottle-making cos siphoned off Rs 1,000 crore in Tasmac scam: ED
By Chennaivision on March 14, 2025
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it had unearthed a black money racket to the tune of over Rs 1,000 crore involving private distilleries, bottling firms and officials of the state-owned liquor corporation, Tasmac, in Tamil Nadu. During search operations at various premises across several districts in Tamil Nadu on March 6, the ED said it found “large-scale” corruption… Continue reading "TN distilleries, bottle-making cos siphoned off Rs 1,000 crore in Tasmac scam: ED"
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TASMAC registers liquor sales worth Rs 430 crore
By Chennaivision on November 2, 2024
Tamil Nadu’s state-owned TASMAC liquor outlets registered liquor sales worth Rs. 430 crore over two days, with an average daily sale of around Rs. 150 crore. This figure typically spikes on weekends and public holidays, especially around major festivals like Diwali. Ahead of Diwali, celebrated the day before yesterday, many customers bought large quantities of alcohol to enjoy gatherings with… Continue reading "TASMAC registers liquor sales worth Rs 430 crore"

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