# Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, Section 10: Powers and functions of the Excise Commissioner

- Act: Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bihar-prohibition-excise-act-2016/section/10/

## Text

The Excise Commissioner shall- (a) enforce complete prohibition in the State in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (b) promote culture of non drinking and make Prohibition a voluntary effort through social awareness; (c) regulate, control and monitor the manufacture, possession, import, export, and transport of intoxicants; (d) curb illegal trade in liquor and illicit distillation; (e) protect excise revenue and ensure prompt recovery; (f) submit returns and information as required under this Act or the rules framed thereunder, to the State Government upon all matters concerning excise; (g) perform such functions and to exercise such other powers as may, from time to time, be entrusted or delegated to him.

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