Standing Order No. 512/2023 of the Transport Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi dated 18th June, 2023 on the possession of excisable articles [C1H-FAR]

Standing Order No. 512/2023

GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

Transport Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi

New Delhi, dated the 18th June, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circles Inspector of Excise,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the Delhi Excise Act, 2009, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009 (Delhi Act 10 of 2009), the Transport Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi 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 A to the Excise Commissioner within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

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

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Transport Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

(Secretary to Government)