Standing Order No. 2150/2020 of the Finance Department, Government of Goa dated 11th July, 2020 on the import of liquor into the State [C1F-8BD]

Standing Order No. 2150/2020

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Finance Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 11th July, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Superintendents,

Subject: The import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor under the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Goa Act 5 of 1964), the Finance Department, Government of Goa 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 import of liquor into the State by importers of liquor.

2. The matter has been examined. Every importer of liquor carrying on the import of liquor into the State shall make an application in Form A to the Excise Appellate Authority within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Superintendent shall ensure that sample 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 Goa.

(Secretary to Government)