Powers in relation to absconding person

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 72 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with powers in relation to absconding person. If the Collector finds that a person in respect of whom an order has been made under Section-66, is an absconder or has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be executed, the Collector may by order notified in the official gazette and published in the local newspaper, direct th

(1) If the Collector finds that a person in respect of whom an order has been made under Section-66, is an absconder or has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be executed, the Collector may by order notified in the official gazette and published in the local newspaper, direct the said person to appear before such officer, at such place and within such period as may be specified in the order.
(2) If any person fails to comply with any order issued undersub-section (1),the Collector shall be competent to confiscate the moveable and/or immoveable properties of the concerned person under Section-58 of this Act. Chapter VIII DETECTION, INVESTIGATION AND TRIAL OF OFFENCES
Section 72, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 72

What does Section 72 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 72 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Powers in relation to absconding person". If the Collector finds that a person in respect of whom an order has been made under Section-66, is an absconder or has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be executed, the Collector may by order notified in the official gazette and published in the local newspaper, direct th

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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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