Section 75
Section 75 of the Assam Excise Act, 2000. When in any case tried by a Magistrate, the Magistrate decided that anything is liable toº confiscation under section 74 he shall order such thing to be confiscated at the disposal of the Collector.
(1) When in any case tried by a Magistrate, the Magistrate decided that anything is liable toº confiscation under section 74 he shall order such thing to be confiscated at the disposal of the Collector.
(2) When in any other case in which anything has been seized under this Act an investigating officer proceeds under section 43, sub-section (2) or the Collector, upon an investigation made, whether by a Collector or by other officer under section 42 is of opinion that the thing seized is not liable to confiscation under section 74 such investigating officer or the Collector, as the case amy be, shall order the delivery of such thing to the person from whose possession it was taken.
(3) When upon an investigation made as aforsaid it appears to the Collector that an offence made under this Act has been committed and that anything seized under this Act is liable to be confiscated and it further appears that the offender is not known or cannot be found, the Collector shall inquire into and determine the case, and, if he finds that the thing is liable to confiscation under section 74 shall order such confiscation : Procedure in regard to articles liable to confiscation. THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, OCTOBER 11, 2000 Provided that no such order shall be made until the expiration of two months from the date of seizing the thing intended to be confiscated or without hearing any person who may appear within the period and claim any right to such thing, and the evidence, if any, which he produces in support of his claim :
Provided further that if the thing in question is liable to speedy and natural decay, or if the Collector is of the opinion that its sale would be for the benefit of the owner, the Collector may at any time direct it to be sold, and the provisions of this sub-section and sub-section (2) shall, as nearly as may be practicable, apply to the net proceeds of such sale. Power to compound offences.
Section 75, The Assam Excise Act, 2000 (Act 14 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 75
How do I find court cases under Section 75 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 75, section 75 Assam Excise Act 2000, section 75 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 75 of the Assam Excise Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 42, section 43, section 74, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers 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.
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