Summary:
Strict measures implemented to control the misuse of Methyl Alcohol
Assistance from concerned departments to be ensured
Severe actions will be taken against the indulged
Briefing about the provisions regarding Methyl alcohol, Sri Sanjay R Bhoosreddy, Additional Chief Secretary, Excise has told that Methyl Alcohol is a poison, declared under the Poison Act.
Now provisions have been made to issue licences and permits for the possession and sale of methyl alcohol and for it the District Magistrate has been authorised as the licensing authority.
Under the rules, in addition to the Magistrate, Police Officer, Revenue Officer, Medical Officer and officers of Excise and Industries not below the rank of inspector are empowered to inspect these licenses.
In relation to the effective implementation of the provisions, at district level, a three-member nodal committee would be constituted consisting Additional Superintendent of Police as member and District Excise Officer as member/convenor under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate nominated by the District Magistrate / Licensing Authority.
The Addl.
Chief Secretary has told that orders have been issued to keep a strict vigil on the use of methyl alcohol.
If any other unit, besides the licensed units for producing methyl alcohol, then strict action shall be taken against such unit.