Powers and functions of Excise Commissioner

The powers and functions of the Excise Commissioner shall be— (a) to regulate, control and monitor manufacture, possession, import, export, transport, sale and consumption of liquor and other intoxicants; (b) to curb illegal trade in liquor and illicit distillation; (c) to protect excise revenue and ensure prompt recovery; (d) to submit returns and information as required by this Act or the rules framed thereunder, to the Government upon all matters concerning excise; (e) to ensure social well-being through education for responsible drinking; (f) to introduce e-governance in various aspects of excise administration; (g) to submit to the Government an annual report on the administration of this Act in the format prescribed; (h) to perform such other functions and to exercise such other powers as may, from time to time, be entrusted or delegated to him.