Standing Order No. 1256/2020 of the Housing Department, Government of Goa dated 15th November, 2020 on the tapping of toddy [C1N-0MX]

Standing Order No. 1256/2020

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Housing Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 15th November, 2020

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Superintendents,

Subject: The tapping of toddy by toddy tappers 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 Housing 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 tapping of toddy by toddy tappers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every toddy tapper carrying on the tapping of toddy shall make an application in Form C to the Collector within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Superintendent shall ensure that excise seal is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Collector within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)