Standing Order No. 2838/2026 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 14th March, 2026 on the possession of excisable articles [C16-BS2]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 14 March 2026; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Punjab [IN-PB]. Made by the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 2838/2026 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 14th March, 2026 on the possession of excisable articles, Standing Order No. 2838/2026, 14th March, 2026 [C16-BS2]. Machine: C16-BS2.

Standing Order No. 2838/2026

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 14th March, 2026

STANDING ORDER

All Sub-Inspectors of Excise,

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 Industries and Commerce 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 C to the Collector within ten days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that cask is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within ten days.

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

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (Punjab Act 1 of 1914), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (Punjab Act 1 of 1914) [S2D-NFG]. Vires verified.

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