(2)Passes. - For each consignment of ganga to be imported the importer shall obtain a pass from the Deputy Commissioner of the importing district in the prescribed form authorising import of ganga from the source of supply into a licensed warehouse in the district which is either a Government warehouse for which the importer pays such rent as may be fixed by the Deputy Commissioner or a private warehouse in respect of which the importer holds a licence granted by the Deputy Commissioner with the approval of the Excise Commissioner.The pass shall ordinarily be in force for one month from the date on which it is granted, but the term may be extended by the Deputy Commissioner of the importing district or Superintendent of Excise of the exporting district.