TNPSC Thervupettagam

Justice Gokuldas Commission Report

September 10 , 2026 7 hrs 0 min 28 0
  • The Justice B. Gokuldas Commission report on the 2024 Kallakurichi hooch tragedy was tabled in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on September 8, 2026.
  • The Commission held the Police, Prohibition and Excise Department, and Revenue officials responsible for lapses that allowed illicit arrack containing methanol to circulate.
  • It recommended departmental action against responsible officials and creating a separate Prohibition Enforcement Wing for the Kalvarayan Hills, identified as a major source of illicit arrack.
  • The report recommended education, food and shelter for children orphaned by the tragedy and government jobs after completion of their education.
  • It also suggested setting up industries in Kallakurichi to provide employment and upgrading the Kariyalur police station.

 

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