Medical firms asked to obtain/renew licence
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 09 2024:
Manipur Excise commissioner Hungyo Worshang has notified all concerned that as per existing Excise Rules and other relevant Acts enforced in the state, all government/private hospitals, pharmacies/ firms/agencies, that need NDPS drugs/rectified spirit for treatment and for storage & supply for import/export, should obtain licence.
According to Hungyo Worshang, licence already issued by the excise commissioner, Manipur has to be renewed every year after expiry on March 31 of the corresponding year.
In this regard, all con cerned who have not obtained licence but storing and supplying NDPS/rec-tified spirit and those who have not renewed their existing licence after expiry are informed to obtain licence or renew the same for NDPS drugs and rectified spirit separately after depositing the required licence fee latest by May 31, 2024 without fail.
Mass verification of the same will be conducted from June 1, 2024 onwards in all districts of the state.
Defaulter, if any, will be booked under relevant rules and acts of the state including immediate cancellation of the licence issued by Excise Commissioner, Manipur, if any, and recommendation to the concerned authority for immediate and permanent closing of the shops/agencies/establishments etc., he cautioned.