Standing Order No. 3218/2011 of the Finance Department, Government of Punjab dated 3rd March, 2011 on the cultivation of hemp under licence [C1E-FTY]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 3218/2011
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Finance Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 3rd March, 2011
STANDING ORDER
To
All Circles Inspector 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 Finance 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 B to the Excise Appellate Authority within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.
3. The Circle Inspector of Excise shall ensure that excise seal is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Appellate Authority within fifteen days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance 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 Finance 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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