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Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016

Insertion of a new section-4A after section-4 of the Bihar and Orissa Act II of 1915

In force Act 3 of 2016 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 3 of 2016

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Section 5 of Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016 deals with insertion of a new section-4A after section-4 of the Bihar and Orissa Act II of 1915. After section-4 the following new section-4A shall be inserted, namely :- "4A.

(i) After section-4 the following new section-4A shall be inserted, namely :- "4A. Power to declare intoxicant. - Notwithstanding anything mentioned under section-2, the State Government may, by notification, declare for the purposes of this Act or any portion thereof such items or commodities which can be used as a substitute for alcohol, to be intoxicants."

Section 5, Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 3 of 2016).

Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act is headed "Insertion of a new section-4A after section-4 of the Bihar and Orissa Act II of 1915". After section-4 the following new section-4A shall be inserted, namely :- "4A.

How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act?

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When was the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act enacted?

Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 3 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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