Important Notice from Excise Department for Medaram Devotees
In preparations for the Medaram Jathara, the Excise Department has imposed regulations requiring buyers of jaggery to provide a Xerox copy of their Aadhaar card. Additionally, purchasers are instructed to submit a daily report to district authorities, including phone number, home address, and the reason for buying jaggery. District authorities have conveyed these directives to jaggery traders, anticipating a substantial trade of 40 to 50 tons per month during the Medaram Jathara.
Most jaggery is sourced from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh for the Medaram Jathara in the joint Warangal district. The Excise Department is closely monitoring jaggery sales to prevent potential diversions. Concerns have arisen regarding the possibility of jaggery being used in the illegal production. Recent incidents of jaggery seizures in various locations within the joint Warangal district further highlight the need for regulation.
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On December 25, law enforcement seized 15 quintals of jaggery on the Narsampeta-Nekkonda road, 30 quintals and 50 kg of alum on January 9 in Dattaipally, and 17 quintals on January 10 in Maripeda mandal center. On January 23, 20 quintals of jaggery were seized at Vantadapala stage of Narsimhulapet Mandal. The Excise Department’s restrictions are believed to be a response to the observed increase in illicit jaggery activities.
