Cuttack: Excise Commissioner, Narasingha Bhol has advised all the Excise Officials to learn the intricacies of Laws, Rules and Procedures as ‘knowledge is power’.
The In-house training program of 48 Sub-Inspectors of Excise was inaugurated on 7 September in the Conference Hall of Excise Directorate, Cuttack by Shri Bhol, Excise Commissioner, where he advised the officers.
They were instructed to learn from case-studies to be presented by experienced faculties; especially the procedures to be followed during investigation of Narcotics Laws such as NDPS Act, PIT NDPS Act etc.
They were also instructed to learn the procedures followed during investigation; so that the quality investigation improves; which will lead to better conviction.
Dibyalochan Mohanta, Joint Commissioner, Rajat Kumar Praharaj, Deputy Commissioner, Dewadutta Dhal, Course Coordinator and all the Resource Persons attended the inaugural session.
A batch of 48 Sub-Inspectors of Excise from different Districts of the State have reported to undergo training on Odisha Excise Act, Rules, NDPS Act & Rules, Major Acts, Technical Excise Manual and related subjects. The Training program would continue for 30 working days. During the training, they shall be trained in Excise Laws/ Rules/ Manuals in addition to IPC/ CrPC/ NDPS Act etc. Physical training, Yoga, Practical training on bottling plants/ breweries/ distilleries etc will also be imparted in addition to indoor classes.
It is pertinent to mention here that, for the first time in the history of Excise Department, the In-house training program has been undertaken to train a large numbers of Sub-Inspectors of Excise, who are untrained. It is expected to enhance their investigative knowledge and skills which will go a long way towards better enforcement of Excise Laws and Anti-Narcotics Laws.
Rama Chandra Mishra, Deputy Commissioner, Excise, Training proposed the formal vote of thanks at the end of the session.