Order by Collector to pay compensation

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 42 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with order by Collector to pay compensation. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) the Collector, while passing an order under this Act may, if he is satisfied that death or injury has been caused to any person due to consumption of liquor sold in any place, order the manufacturer and/or seller,

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) the Collector, while passing an order under this Act may, if he is satisfied that death or injury has been caused to any person due to consumption of liquor sold in any place, order the manufacturer and/or seller, whether or not he is convicted of an offence, to pay, by way of compensation, an amount not less than four lakh rupees to the legal heirs of each deceased or two lakh rupees to the person to whom grievous hurt has been caused, or twenty thousand rupees to the person for any other consequential injury:
(2) The Collector may recover the said compensation as "Public Demand" under the Public Demands Recovery Act, 1914 (Bihar and Orissa Act IV of 1914).
(3) Any person aggrieved by an order under sub-section (1) may, within thirty days from the date of the order, prefer an appeal to the High Court:
Provided that no appeal can be filed against any order filed under this Section unless 50% of the amount ordered to be paid under sub-section (1) is deposited by the appellant in the court:
Provided further that the High Court may entertain an appeal after expiry of the said period of thirty days if it is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from preferring the appeal in time.
Section 42, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 42

What does Section 42 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 42 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Order by Collector to pay compensation". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) the Collector, while passing an order under this Act may, if he is satisfied that death or injury has been caused to any person due to consumption of liquor sold in any place, order the manufacturer and/or seller,

How do I find court cases under Section 42 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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