Section 27(2) in Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence to sell Toddy, Conditions of Licence and Tapping of Excise Trees) Rules 2007
(2)Manner of Packing, Sealing, Labeling and Addressing the Samples. - All samples of toddy taken under sub-rule (1) shall be packed, fastened and sealed in the following manner, namely:-(a)The stopper shall first be securely fastened so as to prevent relevant leakage of the contents in transit.(b)The bottle, jar or other container shall then be completely wrapped in fairly strong thick paper. The ends of the paper shall be neatly folded in and affixed by means of gum or other adhesive.(c)A proper slip of the size that goes round completely from the bottom to top of the container bearing the signature and code of the inspecting officer, shall be pasted on the Wrapper, the signature or the thumb impression of the person from whom the sample has been taken being affixed in such a manner that the paper slip and the wrapper both carry a part of the signature or thumb-impression:Provided that in case, the person from whom the samples have been taken refuse to affix his signature or thumb-impression, the signature or thumb-impression of the witnesses shall be taken in the same manner;(d)The paper cover shall be further secured by means of strong twine or thread both above and across the bottle, jar or other container, and the twine or thread shall then be fastened on the paper cover by means of sealing wax on which there shall be at least four distinct and clear impressions of the seal of the sender, of which one shall be at the top of packet, one at the bottom and the other two on the body of packet. The knots of the twine or thread shall be covered by means of sealing wax bearing the impression of the seal of the sender.
