Powers and functions of Excise Commissioner

The Excise Commissioner shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions, namely:

1. (a) to regulate, control and monitor the manufacture, possession, import, export, transport, sale, purchase and consumption of liquor;
2. (b) to curb illegal trade in liquor and illicit distillation;
3. (c) to protect excise revenues of the Union territory and ensure prompt recovery;
4. (d) to submit returns and information as required by this Regulation or the rules made thereunder, upon all matters concerning excise;
5. (e) to ensure social well-being through education for responsible drinking;
6. (f) to take adequate steps for imparting training to the excise staff in preventive and detective work;
7. (g) to coordinate in matters covered under this Regulation with other authorities;
8. (h) to introduce e-governance in various aspects of excise administration and to maintain the national network information on manufacture, possession, transport, sale, import or export of liquor. Explanation.- information and communication technology to promote efficient and cost-effective services to the public;
   • (i) to submit to the Administrator an annual report on the administration of this Regulation in such form as may be prescribed; and
9. (j) to perform such other functions and to exercise such other powers as may, from time to time, be entrusted or delegated to him by the Administrator.