India, July 21 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar excise department has reiterated a zero-tolerance policy against overcharging while directing all retail liquor outlets in the district to ensure that every sale is made through point-of-sale (POS) machines, department officials said on Monday, adding that vendors and officials would invite strict action for violations.

To curb irregularities, the department has directed officials to initiate stringent action against any licence holder found selling liquor above the prescribed rates, the officials added.

The directions were issued during a review meeting convened on Saturday ahead of the holy Shravan month during which Lord Shiva devotees undertake the Kanwar Yatra.

"There will be zero tolerance ...