Section 35

In force Act 17 of 1968 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 17 of 1968 Cited by 6 provisions

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Section 35 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968. Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption - Whoever renders or attempts to render fit for human consumption any spirit, which has been denatured or has in his possession any spirit in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that any such attempt has been made, shall

Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption - Whoever renders or attempts to render fit for human consumption any spirit, which has been denatured or has in his possession any spirit in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that any such attempt has been made, shall on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than two years but which shall not exceed five years and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Explanation - For the purposes of this section it shall be presumed, unless and until the contrary is proved, that any spirit, which is proved on chemical analysis to contain any quantity of any of the prescribed denaturants, is or contains or has been derived from denatured spirit.
Section 35, The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 35

How do I find court cases under Section 35 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act?

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What should I read with Section 35 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, and has it changed?

6 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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