Standing Order No. 92/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 4th October, 2020 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1B-GDB]

Standing Order No. 92/2020

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 4th October, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Inspectors,

Subject: The sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees 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 Industries and Commerce 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 sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees.

2. The matter has been examined. Every bar licensee carrying on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises shall make an application in Form A to the Excise Appellate Authority within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. The Excise Inspector shall ensure that consignment is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Appellate Authority within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)