Standing Order No. 3304/2018 of the Labour Department, Government of Punjab dated 6th November, 2018 on the possession of excisable articles [C19-DQH]

Standing Order No. 3304/2018

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Labour Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 6th November, 2018

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Guards,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession 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 Labour 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 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 fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Guard shall ensure that sample is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Commissioner within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)