Excise Officers Deputed To Inspect Private Distilleries Not Doing 'Additional' Duty, Must Be Given Full Pay By Distilleries: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has issued a directive ordering the state government to ensure full salary payments for excise officers who are deployed at distilleries. The court rejected the state's plea for austerity measures, upholding the right of these officials to their full remuneration. This ruling asserts that governmental financial constraints should not compromise the rightful earnings of employees performing their duties. The decision ensures fair treatment for excise personnel, whose presence at distilleries is crucial for regulatory oversight and revenue collection, by guaranteeing their complete emoluments.