Standing Order No. 26/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Goa dated 23rd February, 2022 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1K-7AD]

Standing Order No. 26/2022

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 23rd February, 2022

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Inspectors,

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 Industries and Commerce 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 H to the Excise Commissioner within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Inspector shall ensure that sample is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Excise Commissioner within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)