# The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, Section 46B

- Act: The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/andhra-pradesh-excise-act-1968/section/46B/

## Text

Order of confiscation in the absence of offender - When an offence under this Act has been committed, but the offender is not known or cannot be found, or when anything liable to confiscation under this Act, and not in the possession of any person cannot be satisfactorily accounted for, the Prohibition and Excise Superintendent 2[and/ or the Assistant Commissioner, Special Enforcement Bureau and / or the Executive Magistrate] may by order confiscate such property: Provided that no such order shall be made until the expiration of one month, from the date of seizing the goods intended to be confiscated.

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