Penalty for misconduct of licensees, etc

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 43 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with penalty for misconduct of licensees, etc. Whoever being a holder of a license or permit granted or issued under this Act or being in the employment of such holder and acting on his behalf, - (a) Fails to produce such license or permit on demand by any excise officer or any other officer duly empowered to make such demand;

Whoever being a holder of a license or permit granted or issued under this Act or being in the employment of such holder and acting on his behalf, - (a) Fails to produce such license or permit on demand by any excise officer or any other officer duly empowered to make such demand; or (b) Willfully does or omits to do anything in contravention of the conditions of the license or permit not otherwise provided in this Act; or (c) fails to cooperate during the inspection by any excise officer of his premises , (d) Fails to submit returns. shall on conviction , be punished - (1) In the case of an offence falling under clause (a), with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees.
(2) In the case of an offence falling under clause (b), with an imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but may extend to sevenyears and with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees.
(3) In the case of an offence falling under clause (c) and (d), with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but whichmay extend to ten lakh rupees and ten thousand rupees per day for subsequent delay.
Section 43, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Penalty for misconduct of licensees, etc". Whoever being a holder of a license or permit granted or issued under this Act or being in the employment of such holder and acting on his behalf, - (a) Fails to produce such license or permit on demand by any excise officer or any other officer duly empowered to make such demand;

How do I find court cases under Section 43 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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