THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Those who buy liquor manufacturing units online are under the radar of the excise department. Excise commissioner Rishi Raj Singh has asked the cyber cell to keep a tab on the people who are buying such equipment through online.After the new liquor policy was implemented by the UDF government there were reports that there has been a demand for the brewing equipment available through online. Singh, who has been keeping a close watch on such online sites, urged the cyber police to collect the details of the people who have purchased such equipment in the state.This apart, the excise commissioner has also decided to take action against such online sites which are promoting brewing equipment. Now, fearing action from the excise department and the state police, several online trade sites have started withdrawing such equipment.The excise commissioner decided to take action after he had received from several quarters. Singh first wrote to all online sites and their local offices in the state to withdraw these products or face action. The excise department is of the view that the present excise rules cannot take strong action against such product manufacturing companies and hence action can be taken only against those who are engaged in the sale of products.However, the department can take action against people who are buying such products citing illicit brewing. The excise commissioner is of the view that once the cyber police track those who have bought these products, it could be identified whether these buyers are engaged in illicit brewing.The excise department is also planning to approach the Centre to rein in these online sites which sell such products.

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