Standing Order No. 3522/2014 of the Labour Department, Government of Goa dated 5th November, 2014 on the possession of excisable articles [C19-2RP]

Standing Order No. 3522/2014

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Labour Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 5th November, 2014

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Guards,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession 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 Labour 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 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 B to the Licensing Authority within twenty-one days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Guard shall ensure that still is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Licensing Authority within twenty-one days.

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

(Secretary to Government)