Standing Order No. 2066/2022 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Goa dated 10th January, 2022 on the possession of excisable articles [C13-YBG]

Standing Order No. 2066/2022

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Information Technology Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 10th January, 2022

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Guards,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Goa Act 5 of 1964), the Information Technology Department, Government of Goa 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 C to the Licensing Authority within fourteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Guard shall ensure that stock register is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Licensing Authority within fourteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)