Section 9, Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 [S2G-SWN]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 6 September 1968.
Made under Section 9, Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, or naming it (54)
Standing Order No. 4312/2023 of the Agriculture Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 10th October, 2023 on the working of a brewery [C14-4D6], 10 October 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Agriculture Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2631/2018 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th January, 2018 on the import of liquor into the State [C13-JS4], 7 January 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3558/2021 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th July, 2021 on the retail vend of liquor [C13-WYQ], 7 July 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 839/2020 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st October, 2020 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C13-TQX], 21 October 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Notification No. 1985/2013 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 20th June, 2013 under section 9 [N13-QCD], 20 June 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Commissioner within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Standing Order No. 2147/2020 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 24th January, 2020 on dealing in excisable articles [C11-VDR], 24 January 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3047/2012 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 2nd August, 2012 on the sale of excisable articles [C11-689], 2 August 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 610/2007 of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 1st April, 2007 on the transport of excisable articles [C10-RWV], 1 April 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 997/2024 of the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th September, 2024 on the transport of excisable articles [C12-AS3], 18 September 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3149/2019 of the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 14th April, 2019 on the working of a distillery [C17-H0T], 14 April 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1480/2016 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 5th March, 2016 on the retail vend of liquor [C17-8XE], 5 March 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 959/2021 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th May, 2021 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C17-QND], 7 May 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4798/2015 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 24th June, 2015 on the import of liquor into the State [C17-72C], 24 June 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3683/2006 of the Ports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 6th August, 2006 on the tapping of toddy [C16-GT7], 6 August 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Ports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2134/2006 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 1st October, 2006 on the sale of excisable articles [C16-GZD], 1 October 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2484/2006 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 12th December, 2006 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C14-M94], 12 December 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4664/2025 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th February, 2025 on the sale of excisable articles [C16-5XQ], 9 February 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1750/2013 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 4th January, 2013 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C15-3ZK], 4 January 2013, in force. Recital: "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:"
Standing Order No. 4200/2015 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th June, 2015 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C1B-20K], 18 June 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3908/2015 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th April, 2015 on the wholesale vend of liquor [C1B-1KW], 18 April 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4339/2013 of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 26th May, 2013 on the sale of excisable articles [C1A-WM1], 26 May 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3527/2023 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 2nd August, 2023 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C1B-RYD], 2 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1689/2020 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 24th January, 2020 on dealing in excisable articles [C1F-6YZ], 24 January 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4682/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th July, 2023 on the possession of excisable articles [C19-W5Y], 18 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1195/2020 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 3rd December, 2020 on the working of a brewery [C19-M4S], 3 December 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4297/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 27th August, 2026 on the tapping of toddy [C1A-9Z9], 27 August 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2308/2006 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 28th January, 2006 on the working of a brewery [C18-CV5], 28 January 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2538/2026 of the Tourism Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 27th June, 2026 on dealing in excisable articles [C1A-8S1], 27 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Tourism Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2534/2006 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 24th May, 2006 on the working of a distillery [C18-DYB], 24 May 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2944/2007 of the Tourism Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 4th June, 2007 on the transport of excisable articles [C1E-7N5], 4 June 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Tourism Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3154/2017 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th April, 2017 on the sale of excisable articles [C1D-2DW], 18 April 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2236/2024 of the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 17th March, 2024 on the wholesale vend of liquor [C1D-QNQ], 17 March 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3063/2009 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th October, 2009 on dealing in excisable articles [C1C-F7H], 13 October 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2666/2022 of the Ports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st May, 2022 on the import of liquor into the State [C1D-JG9], 21 May 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Ports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3200/2015 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 20th May, 2015 on the wholesale vend of liquor [C1C-X9F], 20 May 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 346/2018 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th January, 2018 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C1H-02H], 9 January 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3121/2006 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 23rd August, 2006 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C1G-1VA], 23 August 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3063/2011 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 26th March, 2011 on the retail vend of liquor [C1G-DWH], 26 March 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4915/2020 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 25th June, 2020 on the possession of excisable articles [C1H-6WG], 25 June 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 414/2018 of the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 10th February, 2018 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1P-PD0], 10 February 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Law Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1879/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 5th August, 2020 on the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises [C1P-XA7], 5 August 2020, in force. Recital: "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:"
Standing Order No. 884/2019 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th April, 2019 on the tapping of toddy [C1P-SEZ], 9 April 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 825/2019 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 19th August, 2019 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C1P-TM2], 19 August 2019, in force. Recital: "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:"
Standing Order No. 1246/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 2nd May, 2013 on the cultivation of hemp under licence [C1P-A69], 2 May 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1547/2006 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th December, 2006 on the wholesale vend of liquor [C1H-ZK5], 7 December 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2764/2022 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 14th September, 2022 on the wholesale vend of liquor [C1K-8ZV], 14 September 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3618/2021 of the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 27th January, 2021 on the retail vend of liquor [C1K-3Q2], 27 January 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Andhra Pradesh Excise (Bottle Control) Order, 2008 [N1E-E3Z], 25 December 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 3608/2008 of the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 3rd July, 2008 on the transport of excisable articles [C1M-0SF], 3 July 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3038/2012 of the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th May, 2012 on dealing in excisable articles [C1M-9MM], 9 May 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Excise Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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], 3 July 2011, in force. Recital: "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:"
Standing Order No. 4298/2015 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th November, 2015 on the manufacture of denatured spirit [C1M-J6P], 18 November 2015, in force. Recital: "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:"
Standing Order No. 4450/2015 of the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 5th June, 2015 on the working of a winery [C1M-H7R], 5 June 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 359/2008 of the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 3rd June, 2008 on the possession of excisable articles [C1M-0MN], 3 June 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968), the Youth Services and Sports Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"