Standing Order No. 1261/2011 of the Excise Department, Government of Punjab dated 12th September, 2011 on the possession of excisable articles [C13-2T8]

Standing Order No. 1261/2011

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Excise Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 12th September, 2011

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 Excise 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 Excise Appellate Authority within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that consignment is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Appellate Authority within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)