Standing Order No. 964/2024 of the Excise Department, Government of Goa dated 4th April, 2024 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1H-HD1]

Standing Order No. 964/2024

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Excise Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 4th April, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Sub-Inspectors 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 F to the Collector within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Sub-Inspector of Excise shall ensure that permit is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within thirty 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)