Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- Bhubaneswar: In an effort to ensure transparency in collection of 'special COVID fees' imposed on liquor, the Odisha Excise department has directed collectors of all districts to conduct re-verification of liquor stocks available in liquor outlets across the State.

In a letter to district collectors, Principal Secretary of Excise Department, SK Lohani has said though the stock verification has already been completed in most of the districts, the exercise should be carried out again by executive magistrate and revenue officers before allowing home delivery of liquor.

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