Standing Order No. 4227/2023 of the Energy Department, Government of Punjab dated 5th January, 2023 on the tapping of toddy [C1D-M84]

Standing Order No. 4227/2023

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Energy Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 5th January, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistants Commissioner of Excise,

Subject: The tapping of toddy by toddy tappers 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 Energy 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 tapping of toddy by toddy tappers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every toddy tapper carrying on the tapping of toddy shall make an application in Form G to the Deputy Commissioner of Excise within fourteen days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

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

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

(Secretary to Government)