Standing Order No. 1948/2017 of the Housing Department, Government of Punjab dated 27th March, 2017 on the working of a winery [C1P-M4T]

Standing Order No. 1948/2017

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Housing Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 27th March, 2017

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circles Inspector of Excise,

Subject: The working of a winery by licensees of a winery 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 Housing 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 working of a winery by licensees of a winery.

2. The matter has been examined. Every licensee of a winery carrying on the working of a winery shall make an application in Form B to the Commissioner within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Inspector of Excise shall ensure that excise seal is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Commissioner within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)