Keralam Excise Minister M Liju has announced a probe into corruption allegations within the excise department, promising investigations into past irregularities regarding liquor licenses,. Former Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao, who lost his post for granting bar licences without informing the department minister, has dragged Excise Minister M Liju into the controversy. Former Kerala Excise Commissioner's report alleges bribery and benami assets by two senior officers, recommends Vigilance probe and transfer reforms.