Standing Order No. 759/2020 of the Ports Department, Government of Goa dated 18th June, 2020 on the possession of excisable articles [C11-WE2]

Standing Order No. 759/2020

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Ports Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 18th June, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Officers,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Goa Act 5 of 1964), the Ports Department, Government of Goa 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 A to the Government of Goa within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that permit is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Goa within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)