India, Dec. 17 -- The Haryana excise department has formed teams to probe allegations that an illegal bar was operating inside the Defence Services Officers' Institute (DSOI) in Palam Vihar serving liquor procured from the Canteen Stores Department (CSD), officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. The alleged violation, if confirmed, could have resulted in significant loss of revenue to the state exchequer.

The issue surfaced after a complaint was submitted to the excise department, which alleged that the club was serving liquor sourced from CSD without obtaining the mandatory L-12C licence under the Haryana Excise Policy (HEP). Under the policy, any club or institution serving liquor is required to hold a valid licence and pay presc...