Standing Order No. 822/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 7th February, 2023 on the possession of excisable articles [C12-5JC]

Standing Order No. 822/2023

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Finance Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 7th February, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Officers,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (Punjab Act 1 of 1914), the Finance Department, Government of Punjab 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 Commissioner within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that licence is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Commissioner within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)