Tasmac cracks down on liquor overcharging at retail shops; third MRP violation to lead to dismissal
The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has implemented stricter penalties for retail employees caught overcharging for liquor. A third violation of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) norms will now result in immediate dismissal from service.
Why it matters
This policy change aims to curb corruption and consumer exploitation in state-run retail outlets, reflecting a shift toward stricter administrative accountability.
CHENNAI: Going harder on overcharging liquor buyers beyond the maximum retail price (MRP), the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has revised its penal action to dismiss personnel at retail vending shops if they are caught violating the MRP norms for a third time.The revised disciplinary guidelines, issued through a circular by Tasmac on Friday, follow a Madras high court order dated June 12. The new instructions replace the corporation's earlier circular issued in 2019 on action against employees selling liquor above the MRP, which was limited just to collecting penalty.However, under the revised norms, a supervisor, salesman or assistant salesman found selling liquor above the MRP for the first time will be suspended for one month without pay and fined.
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