Manufacture, etc., of excisable article prohibited except under a licence

In force Act 17 of 1968 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 17 of 1968 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 13 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 deals with manufacture, etc., of excisable article prohibited except under a licence. No person shall- (a) manufacture or collect an intoxicant;

Manufacture, etc., of excisable article prohibited except under a licence - (1) No person shall- (a) manufacture or collect an intoxicant;
(b) cultivate hemp plant;
(c) tap an excise tree or draw toddy from any such trees;
(d) construct or work a distillery or brewery;
(e) bottle liquor for sale; or (f) use, keep or have in his possession, any materials, stills, utensils, implements or apparatus whatsoever for the purpose of manufacturing any intoxicant other than toddy;except under the authority and subject to the terms and conditions of a licence granted by such officer, not below the rank of an Excise Superintendent, as may be prescribed. 2[Provided that the provisions of this sub-section, in so far as they relate to establishing, continuing or licensing a distillery shall apply only to those distilleries which manufacture spirits for potable purpose and regulatory provisions relating to regulation and supervision, shall be applicable to all distilleries.] (2) A licence granted under this section shall extend to and cover servants and other persons employed by the licensee and acting on his behalf. 1. Substituted by the Act No. 10 of 1989, S.6 2. Clause (f) of sub-section (1) added by the Act No. 11 of 2000, S.2 (3) Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1), the Government may, by notification, direct that in such area as may be specified therein it shall not be necessary to take out a licence for the manufacture of liquor for bona fide home consumption of the manufacturer.
Section 13, The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act is headed "Manufacture, etc., of excisable article prohibited except under a licence". No person shall- (a) manufacture or collect an intoxicant;

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Excise Act 13, section 13 Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, section 13 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 13 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Excise Act was enacted in 1968 as Act 17 of 1968. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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