# The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, Section 48

- Act: The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/andhra-pradesh-excise-act-1968/section/48/

## Text

Penalty for vexatious delay - Any officer or person exercising powers under this Act, who vexatiously and unnecessarily delays forwarding to the nearest 1[Executive Magistrate or Prohibition and Excise Officer, Special Enforcement Bureau Officer] to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station, as required by sub-section (2) of section 60 any person arrested, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.

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