Standing Order No. 2185/2025 of the Tourism Department, Government of Goa dated 23rd August, 2025 on the import of liquor into the State [C18-699]

Standing Order No. 2185/2025

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Tourism Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 23rd August, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistants Commissioner of Excise,

Subject: The import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor under the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Goa Act 5 of 1964), the Tourism Department, Government of Goa 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 F to the Government of Goa within ten days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Assistant Commissioner of Excise shall ensure that stock register is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Goa within ten days.

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

(Secretary to Government)