Standing Order No. 948/2012 of the Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 15th May, 2012 on the retail vend of liquor [C16-YQ0]

Standing Order No. 948/2012

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 15th May, 2012

STANDING ORDER

To

All Sub-Inspectors of Excise,

Subject: The retail vend of liquor by retail vendors under the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915 (Madhya Pradesh Act 2 of 1915), the Revenue Department, Government of Madhya 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 retail vend of liquor by retail vendors.

2. The matter has been examined. Every retail vendor carrying on the retail vend of liquor shall make an application in Form A to the District Excise Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that sample is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the District Excise Officer within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)