Standing Order No. 539/2008 of the Environment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 20th March, 2008 on the possession of excisable articles [C10-VJB]

Standing Order No. 539/2008

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Environment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 20th March, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Officers,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915 (Madhya Pradesh Act 2 of 1915), the Environment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the possession of excisable articles by persons in possession.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession carrying on the possession of excisable articles shall make an application in Form B to the Government of Madhya Pradesh within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that excisable article is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Madhya Pradesh within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Environment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

(Secretary to Government)