Standing Order No. 839/2020 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st October, 2020 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C13-TQX]

Standing Order No. 839/2020

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 21st October, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Deputies Commissioner of Excise,

Subject: The sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh 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 sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees.

2. The matter has been examined. Every bar licensee carrying on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises shall make an application in Form D to the Excise Commissioner within ten days, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five thousand rupees.

3. The Deputy Commissioner of Excise shall ensure that consignment is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Commissioner within ten days.

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

(Secretary to Government)