ED intensifies investigation into Tasmac operations in TN

CHENNAI: In a probe that seems to permeate the entire gamut of liquor trade in Tamil Nadu, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked Tasmac officials to provide financial records of all the 4,829 Tasmac retail outlets and details about bar licences and breweries and distilleries, etc, following its recent search at the Tasmac headquarters and regional offices.

To comply with the direction, Tasmac district managers across Tamil Nadu have gathered data, and details collated so far have been submitted to the agency through the managing director’s office, officials said.