Standing Order No. 3949/2025 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Punjab dated 13th February, 2025 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1B-XRN]

Standing Order No. 3949/2025

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Information Technology Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 13th February, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Sub-Inspectors of Excise,

Subject: The sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees 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 Information Technology 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 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 F to the Licensing Authority within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that sample is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Licensing Authority within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)