Section43
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968

Section 43

In force Act 17 of 1968 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 17 of 1968

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Section 43 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968. Criminal liability of licencee for acts of servants - Where any offence under section 34, section 35, section 37 or section 38 is committed by any person in the employ and acting on behalf of the holder of a licence or permit granted or issued under this Act, such holder shall also be punishable as

Criminal liability of licencee for acts of servants - Where any offence under section 34, section 35, section 37 or section 38 is committed by any person in the employ and acting on behalf of the holder of a licence or permit granted or issued under this Act, such holder shall also be punishable as if he had committed himself the said offence, unless he establishes that all due deligence was exercised by him to prevent the commission of such offence: 4[XXXXX] 5[43. A- Punishment for allowing premises etc., to be used for Commission of an offence- Whoever being a licensee under this Act and having the control or use of any house, room, enclosure, space, animal, conveyance knowingly permits it to be used for the commission by any other person of an offence punishable under any provision of this Act, shall be punishable in the same manner as if he had himself committed the said offence.]

Section 43, The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 43

How do I find court cases under Section 43 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 43, section 43 Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, section 43 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 43 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 35, section 37, section 38 (Penalty for consumption in chemist's shop), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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