Penalty on excise officer or police officer refusing to do duty

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 51 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with penalty on excise officer or police officer refusing to do duty. Any excise officer or police officer who, without lawful excuse, refuses to perform or withdraws himself from the duties of his office, unless expressly allowed to do so in writing by the Excise Commissioner or Collector, or unless he shall have given to his official superior officer two months' not

Any excise officer or police officer who, without lawful excuse, refuses to perform or withdraws himself from the duties of his office, unless expressly allowed to do so in writing by the Excise Commissioner or Collector, or unless he shall have given to his official superior officer two months' notice in writing of his intention to do so, or who shall be guilty of cowardice shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 51, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Penalty on excise officer or police officer refusing to do duty". Any excise officer or police officer who, without lawful excuse, refuses to perform or withdraws himself from the duties of his office, unless expressly allowed to do so in writing by the Excise Commissioner or Collector, or unless he shall have given to his official superior officer two months' not

How do I find court cases under Section 51 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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