Section12
Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

Persons with special powers

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 12 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with persons with special powers. The State Government may, by notification, and in order to further strengthen the regime of Prohibition, empower in any Government functionary not being an excise officer, with powers to perform all or any of the functions of any excise officer under this Act, and such person shall, in exercise of t

The State Government may, by notification, and in order to further strengthen the regime of Prohibition, empower in any Government functionary not being an excise officer, with powers to perform all or any of the functions of any excise officer under this Act, and such person shall, in exercise of these functions, be deemed to be an excise officer. Chapter III PROHIBITION ETC. OFINTOXICANTS

Section 12, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Persons with special powers". The State Government may, by notification, and in order to further strengthen the regime of Prohibition, empower in any Government functionary not being an excise officer, with powers to perform all or any of the functions of any excise officer under this Act, and such person shall, in exercise of t

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act?

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When was the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act enacted?

Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 20 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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