Summary

This is an administrative circular (not a legislative amendment) addressing a procedural deficiency in the excise administration. The Commissioner of State Excise has issued this circular to address the problem of non-compliance with appellate orders issued under the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949.

Issue Identified: Lower excise authorities or field officers are not properly implementing or executing orders passed by the Commissioner in his appellate/revisional capacity under the Act (likely under Sections 135-138 of the BPA, which deal with appeals and revisions).

Purpose of Circular:

• To ensure subordinate excise officers comply with Commissioner's orders in appeal cases
• To establish accountability for implementation of appellate decisions
• To streamline the appeals process and prevent administrative delays

Likely Context: When license holders or other stakeholders file appeals against orders of Assistant/Deputy Commissioners, the Commissioner may modify or reverse those decisions. This circular addresses situations where such appellate relief is granted but not acted upon by field officers.

Expected Action: All subordinate excise officials are directed to promptly implement appellate orders and likely required to report compliance within specified timelines.

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Note: The gazette text provided does not contain the full content/operative portions of the circular. A complete analysis would require access to the detailed directions, timelines, and compliance mechanisms specified in the original circular.

Classification: Procedural/Administrative — Does not amend substantive law or fee schedules.