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FAISALABAD, Nov 26 (APP):As per the instructions of CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the divisional administration has decided to take practical measures to prevent counterfeit cigarettes in the division.
In this regard, the cigarette manufacturers, warehouses’ owners, distributors, and retailers will be brought to book.
The details were discussed in a meeting held by the Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar here on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of all the four districts, officers of FBR and Excise and Taxation Department.
The commissioner stressed the need to appoint focal persons in all four districts and prepare a schedule for training of revenue and excise inspectors regarding the application.
The Commissioner instructed the Deputy Commissioners to compile lists of Patwaris and Inspectors of Excise Department in their districts for launching a crackdown.
He said that after identification, the FBR will take legal action against such elements.