India, May 3 -- Following reports of compliance gaps in liquor retail across NCR districts, the UP excise department has stepped up enforcement and directed stricter checks on billing, stock movement, and sales practices in Gautam Budh Nagar and adjoining regions, officials said on Saturday.

Officials said that while mandatory billing through point-of-sale (POS) machines and restrictions on selling old or out-of-state liquor are already in place, recent inspections under the direction of Uttar Pradesh excise commissioner Adarsh Kumar highlighted the need for stricter on-ground enforcement.

They added that even as norms remain unchanged, the department has renewed its focus on enforcement.

"The provisions are very clear, but enforcement...