Estimates-1928 — Page 103

Appendix III,-Continued.

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OPIUM MONOPOLY.

Estimated Cost of Manufacture and Working Expenses to be deducted from the Gross Receipts for the purpose of assessment of Military Contribution,-C.O. Despatch No. 173 of 10th July, 1914.

PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.

1927.

1928.

2 Indian Constables, 1st Class, at $312 each.....

Overseers, Boilers, &c.

Factory:-

1 Monopoly Analyst, (£600 to £750 by £25 annually)

Do.

Rent Allowance

1 6th Class Clerk, ($450 to $850 by $50 annually)

1 Revenue Officer, (£320 to £360 by £10 annually)

1 Indian Sergeant

9,900 1,305

10,200

1,605

641

691

4,320

4,320

420

420

624

624

8,232

6,959

Sales Department :-

2 5th Class Clerks, ($900 to $1,150 by $50 annually).

Shroffs, Storekeepers, &c.....

2,175

2,225

4,680

5,842

Packing Room :--

Overseers, Packers, &c.

4,759

3,515

Salary and Reut Allowances of 2 European and 11 Chinese Revenne Officers engaged on the suppression of Opium Divans

Total Personal Emoluments

15,540

13,154

52,596

49.555

OTHER CHARGES.

Conveyance Allowances to :-

Monopoly Analyst

480

480

1 Revenue Officer

240

240

5th Class Shroff

120

120

2 Revenue Officers engaged on the suppression of Opium

Divans

1,200

1,200

Opium Expenses :-

Electric Fans and Light

Fuel........

1,400 20,000

1,400 20,000

Incidental Expenses

150

150

Miscellaneous Stores

1,200

2,000

Packing Expenses

32,000

32,000

Purchase of Raw Opium, etc.

650,000

600,000

Rent of Quarters for Staff.

1,800

1,200

Repairs and Renewals

1,000

1,000

Transport

2,000

2,000

Uniform for 3 European and 18 Chinese Revenue Officers, and

3 Indian Police

1,500

1,600

Motor Truck - Repairs, Running Expenses, Wages Use of Government Land and Buildings for Factory....

3,500

3,500

9,600

9,500

Repairs to Buildings

1,000

Use of Space at Imports and Exports Office for storage,

Sales Department au! Laboratory

1,000

3.600

3,600

Other Overhead Charges

Part Salary of Superintendent, Office Staff, Coolies and

Messengers

3,000

3,000

Part Salary of other Chinese Revenne Officers

2,400

2.400

Total Other Charges

*36,190

686,490

Total

788,786

736,045