<h1>Finance Minister conducts surprise inspection at excise department, seizes documents over case delays and staff attendance issues</h1> Punjab's finance minister conducted an unannounced inspection at the excise and taxation department's head office in Patiala. The minister reviewed staff attendance, examined files, and assessed work pace. Expressing concern over case delays, the minister stated that unnecessary delays constitute corruption and are unacceptable. Documents were seized during the inspection for further scrutiny. The minister evaluated the e-office system functionality and summoned officers from various branches to check attendance records. Action was directed against officers who left work without proper authorization. The minister emphasized commitment to transparent, timely administration and mentioned ongoing action against commercial vehicles evading taxes.