TASMAC tightens penalties for liquor overpricing after Madras High Court directive

Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor retailer has ordered immediate enforcement of stricter disciplinary action on MRP violations, including suspensions, fines, transfers and potential dismissal for repeat offenders.

— Filed Sun, 26 Jul, 2026, 10:14 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Tamil Nadu’s TASMAC has tightened disciplinary rules against liquor overpricing following a Madras High Court directive. Retail staff face escalating suspensions, fines, transfers and eventual dismissal for repeat MRP violations; district managers must enforce the rules immediately.

Why this matters

The crackdown follows TASMAC's first staff pay revision in 20 years—a 25% hike aimed partly at curbing overcharging—and plans to regularise 23,000 workers, revise pay and raise retirement age.

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