Standing Order No. 259/2026 of the Excise Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 24th August, 2026 on the import of liquor into the State [C1A-9WF]

Standing Order No. 259/2026

GOVERNMENT OF UTTAR PRADESH

Excise Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, dated the 24th August, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Sub-Inspectors of Excise,

Subject: The import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor under the Uttar Pradesh Excise Act, 1910, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Excise Act, 1910 (Uttar Pradesh Act 4 of 1910), the Excise Department, Government of Uttar 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 F to the Excise Appellate Authority within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that excise seal is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Appellate Authority within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)