Prohibition of liquor or intoxicants

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 13 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with prohibition of liquor or intoxicants. No person shall manufacture, bottle,distribute, transport, collect, store, possess, purchase, sell or consume any intoxicant or liquor;

No person shall manufacture, bottle,distribute, transport, collect, store, possess, purchase, sell or consume any intoxicant or liquor;
Provided that the State Government may, by notification, allow renewal of the existing licensees for manufacturing, blending, compounding, bottling, storage, import and export of any liquor or intoxicant subject to the provisions of this Act;
Provided also that the State Government may, by notification, allow any state owned company to undertake such activities as may be required under the Act.
Explanation - The words "Existing Licensee" mean persons, firms etc who are holding a valid license on the day of this Act coming into force.
Section 13, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Prohibition of liquor or intoxicants". No person shall manufacture, bottle,distribute, transport, collect, store, possess, purchase, sell or consume any intoxicant or liquor;

How do I find court cases under Section 13 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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