Standing Order No. 425/2026 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 12th February, 2026 on the cultivation of hemp under licence [C1E-094]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 12 February 2026; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: Punjab [IN-PB]. Made by the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 425/2026 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 12th February, 2026 on the cultivation of hemp under licence, Standing Order No. 425/2026, 12th February, 2026 [C1E-094]. Machine: C1E-094.

Standing Order No. 425/2026

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 12th February, 2026

STANDING ORDER

All Sub-Inspectors of Excise,

Subject: The cultivation of hemp under licence by cultivators of hemp 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 Industries and Commerce 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 cultivation of hemp under licence by cultivators of hemp.

2. The matter has been examined. Every cultivator of hemp carrying on the cultivation of hemp under licence shall make an application in Form A to the Commissioner within seven days, accompanied by a fee of fifty thousand rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that still is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Commissioner 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 Punjab.

(Secretary to Government)

Made under

Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (Punjab Act 1 of 1914), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (Punjab Act 1 of 1914) [S2D-NFG]. Vires verified.

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