Standing Order No. 887/2013 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab dated 24th December, 2013 on the possession of excisable articles [C1E-Q5A]

Standing Order No. 887/2013

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 24th December, 2013

STANDING ORDER

To

All Sub-Inspectors of Excise,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession 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 possession of excisable articles by persons in possession.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession carrying on the possession of excisable articles shall make an application in Form G to the Government of Punjab within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that sample is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Punjab within forty-five 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)