Standing Order No. 409/2011 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 3rd July, 2011 on the possession of excisable articles [C1M-7ZZ]

Standing Order No. 409/2011

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 3rd July, 2011

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Superintendents,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh 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 H to the Licensing Authority within seven days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Superintendent shall ensure that stock register is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Licensing Authority within seven 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 Andhra Pradesh.

(Secretary to Government)