Standing Order No. 574/2023 of the Excise Department, Government of Punjab dated 8th February, 2023 on the import of liquor into the State [C17-X47]

Standing Order No. 574/2023

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Excise Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 8th February, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Guards,

Subject: The import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor 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 Excise 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 import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor.

2. The matter has been examined. Every importer of liquor carrying on the import of liquor into the State shall make an application in Form G to the District Excise Officer within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Guard shall ensure that label 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 Excise Department, Government of Punjab.

(Secretary to Government)