Standing Order No. 4268/2022 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th June, 2022 on the possession of excisable articles [C12-3DF]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4268/2022
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Finance Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 5th June, 2022
STANDING ORDER
To
All Excise Officers,
Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal 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 C to the Government of West Bengal within seven days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.
3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that permit is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of West Bengal within seven days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909) [S2D-K94]. Vires verified.
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