Standing Order No. 3952/2008 of the Transport Department, Government of Punjab dated 2nd February, 2008 on the import of liquor into the State [C12-TAA]

Standing Order No. 3952/2008

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Transport Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 2nd February, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Sub-Inspectors of Excise,

Subject: The import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor 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 Transport 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 import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor.

2. The matter has been examined. Every importer of liquor carrying on the import of liquor into the State shall make an application in Form E to the Deputy Commissioner of Excise within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five thousand rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that permit is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Deputy Commissioner of Excise within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)