Section24
Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

Power of the State Government to withdraw or not to renew a license

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 24 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with power of the State Government to withdraw or not to renew a license. The State Government may at any time decide either to withdraw or not to renew a license issued to any manufactory, distillery, molasses manufactory, brewery, bottling plantetc in the entire State of Bihar or any part thereof.

(1) The State Government may at any time decide either to withdraw or not to renew a license issued to any manufactory, distillery, molasses manufactory, brewery, bottling plantetc in the entire State of Bihar or any part thereof.

(2) For any action taken under Sub-Section (1), nothing shall be paid in consequence thereof, except any license fee or deposit paid in advance after deducting any amount recoverable by the Government.

Section 24, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Power of the State Government to withdraw or not to renew a license". The State Government may at any time decide either to withdraw or not to renew a license issued to any manufactory, distillery, molasses manufactory, brewery, bottling plantetc in the entire State of Bihar or any part thereof.

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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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