Roll out of Excise Policy 2020-21
approved
Annual License Fee, Additional
License Fee introduced to optimize revenue
SRINAGAR, JULY 17: The
Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of
Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved the roll out of Excise Policy for the
year 2020-21 and implementation of policy measures to improve transparency and
objectivity related to renewal, cancellation, transfer of licenses and
penalties.
The new policy aims to rationalize the number of taxes, duties and other
levies to optimize revenues for common good, and bring about greater social
consciousness about the harmful effects of consumption of liquor and alcoholic
beverages.
The policy envisages checking bootlegging of Bottled in Origin (BiO)
brands from neighbouring states, besides providing choice of brands and a level
playing field to those in the business.
Under this year’s policy, the Department has specified fixed number of
licenses/ licensed zones for Ex-servicemen, specially-abled persons, SC/ST/OBC
and people belonging to economically weaker sections as per the criteria to be
notified separately.
Further, the License Fee structure has also been revisited in the Draft
Policy. A fixed component of ‘Annual License Fee’ has also been introduced,
whereas, the existing per bottle license fee has been revised on higher side as
‘Additional License Fee’.
The Excise Policy for the year 2019-20 was extended till June, 2020 in
the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and now stands expired.
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