Standing Order No. 957/2026 of the Transport Department, Government of Punjab dated 11th March, 2026 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1F-X21]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 957/2026
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Transport Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 11th March, 2026
STANDING ORDER
To
All Excise Officers,
Subject: The sale of liquor for consumption on the premises by bar licensees 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 Transport 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 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 A to the Commissioner within ten days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.
3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that stock register is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Commissioner within ten days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Transport 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 Transport 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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