Section68
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968

Section 68

In force Act 17 of 1968 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 17 of 1968

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Section 68 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968. Power of Government to exempt etc - The Government may, by notification, and subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be specified in such notification- (a) exempt or reduce the excise duty levied under section 22 on any liquor sold- (i) for use or consumption by the members of the Armed F

Power of Government to exempt etc - The Government may, by notification, and subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be specified in such notification- (a) exempt or reduce the excise duty levied under section 22 on any liquor sold- (i) for use or consumption by the members of the Armed Forces of the Union; or (ii) for use for bona fide medicinal, scientific, industrial or such like purpose;

(b) exempt any intoxicant from any of the provisions of this Act, other than those of Chapter V, in any specified area or for any specified period or occasion. 1. Substituted by the Act No.27 of 1981, S.2 1[68.A - Exemption of the Government from taking out license or permit for production, manufacture, etc., of any intoxicant - Notwithstanding any thing in this Act, it shall not be necessary for the Government or any authority or officer acting on their behalf to take out a license or permit under this Act for the production, manufacture, possession, import, export, transport, sale or purchase of any intoxicant.] 2[68-B.Power of State Government to notify exemptions or grant relaxations - The State Government may, by notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be specified in such notification, make exemption or grant relaxation in respect of any of the provisions of the Act.]

Section 68, The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 22

Questions about Section 68

How do I find court cases under Section 68 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 68, section 68 Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, section 68 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 68 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 22, 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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