Section 54
Section 54 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968. Powers of Magistrate to issue a warrant - If a Magistrate, upon information and after such inquiry, if any, as he thinks necessary, has reason to believe that an offence under section 34, section 35, section 36 or section 37 has been, is being or is likely to be, committed, he may issue a warrant,-
Powers of Magistrate to issue a warrant - If a Magistrate, upon information and after such inquiry, if any, as he thinks necessary, has reason to believe that an offence under section 34, section 35, section 36 or section 37 has been, is being or is likely to be, committed, he may issue a warrant,- (a) for the search of any place in which he has reason to believe that any intoxicant, still, utensil, implement, apparatus or materials which are used for the commission of such offence or in respect of which such offence has been, is being, or is likely to be committed, are kept or concealed; and (b) for the arrest of any person whom he has reason to believe to have been, to be, or to be likely to be, engaged in the commission of any such offence.
Section 54, The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 54
How do I find court cases under Section 54 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 54, section 54 Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, section 54 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 54 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 35, section 36 (Penalty for misconduct of licensees, etc), section 37, 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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