LAHORE: The Excise and Taxation Department of Punjab has renewed 5,000 alcohol permits in Punjab yet. These permits were issued to Christian community only for the sale and purchase of alcohol.
According to an official of the Excise Punjab, there are 10,000 permit holders in Punjab and all these permits are expired from June 30, 2015. The Excise Department issues these permits on specific terms and conditions to persons of Christian community for the sale of alcohol.
Now, 5000 permit holders get renewal of their licenses after paying their annual fee. Excise and Taxation Department annually gets more than one billion rupees excise duty on sale of alcohol in Punjab.
Director General Excise has issued a new circular to collect new surcharge from persons who want to carry alcohol from one district to another. Officials said that this new surcharge will generate more revenue for the department of excise.
