Section3
Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

Power to declare intoxicant

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 3 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with power to declare intoxicant. Notwithstanding anything mentioned under subsection (40) of section 2 of this Act,the State Government may, by notification, declare for the purposes of this Act or any portion thereof such items or commodities or chemical ingredients, which can be used as a substitute for alcohol, to be intoxicants

Notwithstanding anything mentioned under subsection (40) of section 2 of this Act,the State Government may, by notification, declare for the purposes of this Act or any portion thereof such items or commodities or chemical ingredients, which can be used as a substitute for alcohol, to be intoxicants with such restrictions or conditions as may be specified in the notification.

Section 3, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

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Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Power to declare intoxicant". Notwithstanding anything mentioned under subsection (40) of section 2 of this Act,the State Government may, by notification, declare for the purposes of this Act or any portion thereof such items or commodities or chemical ingredients, which can be used as a substitute for alcohol, to be intoxicants

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act?

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What should I read with Section 3 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 2 (Definitions-In this Act, unless otherwise required in the context), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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