Standing Order No. 2120/2022 of the Transport Department, Government of Punjab dated 20th June, 2022 on the retail vend of liquor [C1K-85A]

Standing Order No. 2120/2022

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Transport Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 20th June, 2022

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circles Inspector of Excise,

Subject: The retail vend of liquor by retail vendors 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 Transport 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 the retail vend of liquor by retail vendors.

2. The matter has been examined. Every retail vendor carrying on the retail vend of liquor shall make an application in Form F to the Licensing Authority within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. The Circle Inspector of Excise shall ensure that consignment is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Licensing Authority within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)