Standing Order No. 3700/2023 of the General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 10th January, 2023 on the possession of excisable articles [C17-WQ0]

Standing Order No. 3700/2023

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 10th January, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Inspectors,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Maharashtra Act 25 of 1949), the General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra 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 E to the Excise Commissioner within ten days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Inspector shall ensure that sample 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 General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra.

(Secretary to Government)