Standing Order No. 523/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of Goa dated 8th October, 2007 on the possession of excisable articles [C1G-4YM]

Standing Order No. 523/2007

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Revenue Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 8th October, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Officers,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession 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 Revenue 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 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 B to the Deputy Commissioner of Excise within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Officer shall ensure that consignment is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Deputy Commissioner of Excise within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)