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References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the cultivation of hemp under licence by cultivators of hemp.\n2. The matter has been examined. Every cultivator of hemp carrying on the cultivation of hemp under licence shall make an application in Form D to the District Excise Officer within ten days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.\n3. The Excise Guard shall ensure that licence is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the District Excise Officer within ten days.\n4. 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Machine: C1H-WFM.\nStanding Order No. 1535/2026\nGOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL\nHome Department, Government of West Bengal\nKolkata, dated the 11th July, 2026\nSTANDING ORDER\nTo\nAll Excise Guards,\nSubject: The cultivation of hemp under licence by cultivators of hemp under the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909, regarding.\nIn exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:\n1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the cultivation of hemp under licence by cultivators of hemp.\n2. The matter has been examined. Every cultivator of hemp carrying on the cultivation of hemp under licence shall make an application in Form D to the District Excise Officer within ten days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.\n3. The Excise Guard shall ensure that licence is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the District Excise Officer within ten days.\n4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal.\n(Secretary to Government)\nMade under\nRecital: \"In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:\". Names section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909) [S2D-K94]. Vires verified.\nActs on (0)\nnone\nActed on by (0)\nnone\nNot held (0)\nnone"}