The Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh has issued the Excise Policy for the financial year 2021-22 commencing from 01st April, 2021 to 31st March 2022. The new Excise Policy for the year 2021-22 aims at balancing the aspirations of the citizens, consumers, manufacturers, wholesalers/ retailers and the Government. Keeping in view drinking, especially excessive, is injurious to health and it is State’s duty to contain and regulate its use by:
- Rationing its availability,
- Encouraging transition from high to low alcohol content beverages
- Setting the minimum price at which it is sold
- Rationalizing taxation to generate revenues for common good