Power to suspend or cancel license and permit

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 22 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with power to suspend or cancel license and permit. Subject to such restrictions as the State Government may prescribe, the Authority renewing any license or granting any permit under this Act may suspend or cancel it in the following circumstances after giving reasonable opportunity of being heard - (a) if the license or permit is transferred or sub

(1) Subject to such restrictions as the State Government may prescribe, the Authority renewing any license or granting any permit under this Act may suspend or cancel it in the following circumstances after giving reasonable opportunity of being heard - (a) if the license or permit is transferred or sublet by the holder thereof without the permission of the licensing authority;
(b) if any excise revenue payable by the holder thereof is not duly paid;
(c) in the event of any breach by the holder of such license or permit or by his servant or agent, or by any one acting on his behalf, with his express or implied permission, of any of the terms and conditions of such license or permit;
(d) if the holder of license or permit or his agent or employee is convicted of an offence punishable under this Act or any other law for the time being in force, relevant and connected with excise matters relating to excise revenue or of any cognizable and non-bailable offence under any other relevant law;
(e) if the purpose for which the license or permit was granted ceases to exist;
(f) if the license or permit has been obtained through misrepresentation or fraud.
(g) if, for any other reason, the Licensing Authority is prima facie satisfied, that the license is fit to be cancelled. (2)For any action taken underSub-Section (1), the Licensee shall not be eligible for any compensation or refund of fee or deposit whatsoever.
Section 22, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Power to suspend or cancel license and permit". Subject to such restrictions as the State Government may prescribe, the Authority renewing any license or granting any permit under this Act may suspend or cancel it in the following circumstances after giving reasonable opportunity of being heard - (a) if the license or permit is transferred or sub

How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Bihar Prohibition and 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: Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act 22, section 22 Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, section 22 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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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