Closing of shops for preservation of public peace
Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 deals with closing of shops for preservation of public peace. The District Magistrate may, by notice in writing to the [licensee/license holder], require that any [shop/bar] in which any intoxicant is sold shall be closed at such times or for such period as he may think necessary for preservation of the public peace.
Closing of shops for preservation of public peace - (1) The District Magistrate may, by notice in writing to the 1[licensee/license holder], require that any 2[shop/bar] in which any intoxicant is sold shall be closed at such times or for such period as he may think necessary for preservation of the public peace.
Explanation - For the purposes of this section, the expression 'District Magistrate' includes the Additional District Magistrate or any other person empowered to exercise the powers of District Magistrate.
(2) If any riot or any unlawful assembly is apprehended or occurs in the vicinity of any such 2[shop/bar] any Magistrate of the first or second class may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, require such 2[shop/bar] to be kept closed for such reasonable period as he may think necessary. 3[(3) The 1[licensee/license holder] shall not, on account of closure of the 2[shop/bar] under this section, be entitled to any compensation or refund of licence fee or lease amount.] CHAPTER V 4[EXCISE DUTY, COUNTERVAILING DUTY, ADDITIONAL EXCISE DUTY AND ADDITIONAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY]
Section 20, The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968).
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act is headed "Closing of shops for preservation of public peace". The District Magistrate may, by notice in writing to the [licensee/license holder], require that any [shop/bar] in which any intoxicant is sold shall be closed at such times or for such period as he may think necessary for preservation of the public peace.
How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, section 20 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.
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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