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The Assam Excise Act, 2000

Section 55

In force Act 14 of 2000 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 2000 Cited by 9 provisions

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Section 55 of the Assam Excise Act, 2000. If any person alters or attempts to alter any denatured spirit, whether manufactured in India or not, with the intention that such spirit may be used for human consumption whether as a beverage or, internally as a medicine or in any other way whatsoever, by any method whatsoever, or has in his poses

If any person alters or attempts to alter any denatured spirit, whether manufactured in India or not, with the intention that such spirit may be used for human consumption whether as a beverage or, internally as a medicine or in any other way whatsoever, by any method whatsoever, or has in his posession any spirit in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that any such alteration or attempt has been made, he shall be liable to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months. or to a fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. Adulteration etc.

Section 55, The Assam Excise Act, 2000 (Act 14 of 2000).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 9

  1. s. 39
  2. s. 41
  3. s. 43
  4. s. 59
  5. s. 63
  6. s. 66
  7. s. 69
  8. s. 71
  9. s. 72

Questions about Section 55

How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Assam 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: Assam Excise Act 2000 55, section 55 Assam Excise Act 2000, section 55 of the Assam 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 55 of the Assam Excise Act, and has it changed?

9 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

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.

Other sections of this Act

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