Section21
The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915

Section 21

In force Act 2 of 1915 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1915

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Section 21 of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915. Every person who manufactures or sells any intoxicant under a licence granted under this Act shall be bound -- (a) to supply himself with such measures, weights and instruments as the Excise Commissioner may prescribe and to keep the same in good condition on .

Every person who manufactures or sells any intoxicant under a licence granted under this Act shall be bound -- (a) to supply himself with such measures, weights and instruments as the Excise Commissioner may prescribe and to keep the same in good condition on . the licensed premises; and (b) on the requisition of any Excise Officer duly empowered in that behalf at any time to measure, weight or test any intoxicants in his possession in such manner as the said Excise Officer may require. 1. Subs. by A.O. 1956 for "in other Part A States or Part C States." 2. Word "country" omitted by M.P. Act. 19 of 1964, S. 2. 3. Subs. by A.O. 1937, for "Local Government". [22. No person who is licensed to sell intoxicants for consumption on his premises shall, during the hours,in which such premises are kept open for business, employ, or permit to be employed either with or without remuneration, any male person under the age of twenty-one years or any woman in any part of such premises in which such intoxicant is consumed by the public. Prohibition of employment of male persons under the age of twenty-one years and of women.

Section 21, The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 (Act 2 of 1915).

Questions about Section 21

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act?

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When was the Chhattisgarh Excise Act enacted?

Chhattisgarh Excise Act was enacted in 1915 as Act 2 of 1915. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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