Every distillery shall be under the direct supervision of the Joint Commissioner who when so authorized, shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of a Collector in relation thereto and carryout the provisions of these rules either in person or through his subordinates as the Commissioner may, from time to time, direct:
Provided that nothing contained in this Rule shall be deemed to prevent Collectors of Districts and other officers vested with the powers of Collectors under the Act from inspecting 10 distilleries, or to prevent Collectors of Districts from issuing such orders relating thereto as they shall, from time to time seem fit, subject to the approval and confirmation of the Commissioner.
20-A. Inspection:- Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules and the exercise or similar powers by the Assistant Commissioner, the Revenue Divisional Officers are authorized, in their jurisdiction, to inspect the licences issued under these Rules and enter into and inspect the distillery to check the accounts, the stocks, test the strength of any liquor that may be kept in the distillery, take samples of such liquor for chemical test or analysis, and exercise all such powers as may be deemed necessary to ensure that the licensee confirms to the terms and conditions of the licence granted to him.