The Delhi government has directed the Excise Commissioner to conduct an independent audit of the sales, stock, and revenue figures of four state corporations managing retail liquor vends in the city, following reports of financial irregularities. The corporations involved are the Delhi Consumer Co-operative Wholesale Store (DCCWS), Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation (DSCSC), and Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC). The Finance department, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, noted discrepancies due to prolonged lack of reconciliation of accounts. Recent surprise inspections uncovered revenue gaps of approximately ₹8 crore (around $960,000 USD) in some shops, indicating potential financial mismanagement. The audit is expected to enhance oversight and ensure the integrity of financial records. The Excise Commissioner has been instructed to submit a comprehensive report within two months. This directive follows the previous scrapping of the 2021 Excise policy amid allegations of irregularities, reverting to a system where only state-run liquor vends operate in Delhi.