Standing Order No. 3590/2024 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 10th February, 2024 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1B-TJX]

Standing Order No. 3590/2024

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Agriculture Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 10th February, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistants Commissioner of Excise,

Subject: The sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees 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 Agriculture 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 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 H to the Excise Commissioner within seven days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Assistant Commissioner of Excise shall ensure that label is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Commissioner within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)