Alleged Rs 102 Crore Monthly Cash Grab in Tasmac Network Under Scrutiny

The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) is under intense examination after allegations emerged that its liquor distribution network has been siphoning approximately ₹102 crore each month as part of an illicit “party fund.” The Vigilance and Anti‑Corruption Directorate’s coordinated raids on 41 locations—including warehouses, distilleries and other points of sale—aim to uncover the depth of the financial misconduct.

Key sites in Erode, Coimbatore, Peelamedu, Polachi, Narsimhhanaykenpalayam and Navakkarai were searched, along with the Sivasa Distillery near Metupalayam and a Mannargudi liquor factory tied to a senior DMK leader. Officials contend that the illegal cash collection has persisted for years, potentially accumulating to ₹3,600 crore over the last five years.

While the state government has not formally confirmed these numbers, the chief minister has been apprised of the situation, prompting directives for greater transparency in Tasmac’s revenue accounting and a re‑evaluation of the empty‑bottle return system.

In line with its election commitments, the administration has already shuttered 717 liquor shops located near schools, colleges and other public venues, and has ordered a comprehensive audit to ensure every rupee earned by Tasmac is deposited into the state treasury.