Standing Order No. 277/2009 of the Home Department, Government of Punjab dated 7th September, 2009 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C14-TYJ]

Standing Order No. 277/2009

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Home Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 7th September, 2009

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Guards,

Subject: The sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees 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 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 B to the Commissioner within fourteen days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. The Excise Guard shall ensure that licence is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Commissioner within fourteen 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)