Standing Order No. 2336/2022 of the General Administration Department, Government of Punjab dated 21st May, 2022 on dealing in excisable articles [C1K-800]

Standing Order No. 2336/2022

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

General Administration Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 21st May, 2022

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Superintendents,

Subject: Dealing in excisable articles by dealers 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 General Administration 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 dealing in excisable articles by dealers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every dealer carrying on dealing in excisable articles shall make an application in Form H to the Deputy Commissioner of Excise within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Excise Superintendent shall ensure that transport pass is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Deputy Commissioner of Excise within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)