Section 52
Section 52 of the Assam Excise Act, 2000. The District or Sub-Divisional Magistrate may, by notice in writing to the licensee, require that any shop in which any intoxicant is sold by retail shall be closed at such times or for such periods as such Magistrate may deem necessary for the preservation of the public peace.
(1) The District or Sub-Divisional Magistrate may, by notice in writing to the licensee, require that any shop in which any intoxicant is sold by retail shall be closed at such times or for such periods as such Magistrate may deem necessary for the preservation of the public peace. 814 THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, OCTOBER 11, 2000 (2) If any riot or unlawful assembly is apprehended or occurs in the vicinity of any such shop, any Magistrate or any Police Officer above the rank of constable who is present may order the person in charge thereof to keep it closed for such period as the Magistrate or Police Officer may think necessary :
Provided that no shop shall be kept closed under this sub-section for a longer period than 48 hours without the order of a Magistrate.
(3) When any Magistrate or Police Officer makes a requisition or direction under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), he shall forthwith report the fact to the Collector having jurisdiction in the local area in which the shop is situated.
(4) The State Government may grant to the licensee of a shop kept closed under sub-sections (1) or (2) such compensation as it may think fit. CHAPTER - IX aCode Penalties and Procedures
Section 52, The Assam Excise Act, 2000 (Act 14 of 2000).
Questions about Section 52
How do I find court cases under Section 52 of the Assam Excise Act?
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When was the Assam Excise Act enacted?
Assam Excise Act was enacted in 2000 as Act 14 of 2000. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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