Powers of the Excise Officer

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 79 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with powers of the Excise Officer. All excise officers mentioned in Section-73 shall exercise the powers of the officer-in-charge of a police station in his area of jurisdiction for thepurposes of this Act.

(1) All excise officers mentioned in Section-73 shall exercise the powers of the officer-in-charge of a police station in his area of jurisdiction for thepurposes of this Act.
(2) The area to which an excise officer is empowered under Section-73 shall be deemed to be a police station.
Section 79, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 79

What does Section 79 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 79 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Powers of the Excise Officer". All excise officers mentioned in Section-73 shall exercise the powers of the officer-in-charge of a police station in his area of jurisdiction for thepurposes of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 79 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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