Premises liable to be sealed

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 62 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with premises liable to be sealed. If it comes to the notice of any Excise officer or any police officer, not below the rank of a Sub Inspector, that any liquor or intoxicant has been found at a particular premises or a particular premises or a part thereof is or has been used for committing any offence under this Act, he may immedia

If it comes to the notice of any Excise officer or any police officer, not below the rank of a Sub Inspector, that any liquor or intoxicant has been found at a particular premises or a particular premises or a part thereof is or has been used for committing any offence under this Act, he may immediately seal the premises and send a report to the Collector for the confiscation of the same.
Provided that if the said premises are temporary structures which cannot be effectively sealed , then the Excise Officer or the police officer, with the order of the Collector, may demolish such temporary structures. der Pedine Explanation: The word "premises" here include the immoveable structure, all moveable items within the structure and the land on which the premises is situated.
Section 62, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 62

What does Section 62 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 62 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Premises liable to be sealed". If it comes to the notice of any Excise officer or any police officer, not below the rank of a Sub Inspector, that any liquor or intoxicant has been found at a particular premises or a particular premises or a part thereof is or has been used for committing any offence under this Act, he may immedia

How do I find court cases under Section 62 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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