Standing Order No. 1545/2015 of the Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 10th October, 2015 on the import of liquor into the State [C19-5HR]

Standing Order No. 1545/2015

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 10th October, 2015

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circles Inspector of Excise,

Subject: The import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor 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 Housing 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 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 H to the Excise Commissioner within fourteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Inspector of Excise shall ensure that excise seal is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Commissioner within fourteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)