Standing Order No. 2403/2012 of the Home Department, Government of Punjab dated 24th July, 2012 on the import of liquor into the State [C13-4P8]

Standing Order No. 2403/2012

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Home Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 24th July, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Officers,

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 Home 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 A to the Licensing Authority within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

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

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

(Secretary to Government)