# The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, Section 57

- Act: The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/andhra-pradesh-excise-act-1968/section/57/

## Text

Report by investigating officer - If, on any investigation by an excise officer, not below the rank of a Prohibition and Excise Sub-Inspector, 9[or Special Enforcement Bureau Officer not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector] a it appears that there is sufficient evidence to justify the prosecution of the accused, the investigating officer shall submit a report, which shall, for the purpose of 10[section 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973], be deemed to be a police report, to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try the case and empowered to take cognizance of offences on police reports.

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