Standing Order No. 523/2023 of the Excise Department, Government of Goa dated 17th March, 2023 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1F-GV7]

Standing Order No. 523/2023

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Excise Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 17th March, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circles Inspector of Excise,

Subject: The sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees 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 Excise 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 sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees.

2. The matter has been examined. Every bar licensee carrying on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises shall make an application in Form C to the Excise Commissioner within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Inspector of Excise shall ensure that label is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Commissioner within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)