India, June 7 -- In his first Cabinet meeting after taking office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is learnt to have ordered a sweeping crackdown on alleged leakages, unofficial collections and "party fund" practices linked to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), directing officials to ensure that all revenue generated through liquor sales reaches the State treasury.

According to NDTV's government sources, the Chief Minister was briefed on allegations that nearly Rs.102 crore was being diverted every month through informal collections embedded within TASMAC's operations.

According to sources, the move has also renewed scrutiny over allegations regarding the use of TASMAC-linked funds during the previous administra...