Cabinet Decisions Details
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Cabinet Decision taken on 24th of September 2021 (4)
1. Amended Assam Excise Rules
> Electronic devices - Electronic devices to be installed to minimize leakage of Govt revenue at manufacturing and distilling levels
> Tackling Smuggling - Transit Pass system will be introduced to stop smuggling of liquor
> Retail sale - Retail sale limit for IMFL and Country Liquor increased from 9 bulk liter (BL) to 18 BL and that of rectified.
> Checking Sulai
- License fee and excise duty of Country Spirit relaxed in order to discourage consumption of Sulai
- Application fee, license fee and security deposit for Country Spirit reduced by half
- Excise duty on Country Spirit lowered from 70% to 60% of assessed value
2. Manpower Boost in Agriculture > Program Officers, Account Officers and Media Experts to be employed to assist District Agricultural Officers in implementing schemes of Agriculture and Horticulture departments at district level