Standing Order No. 4696/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 14th March, 2010 on the possession of excisable articles [C1A-M41]

Standing Order No. 4696/2010

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Finance Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 14th March, 2010

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Officers,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal 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 H to the Government of West Bengal within fourteen days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that transport pass is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of West Bengal within fourteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)