Section 40
Section 40 of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915. A Chemist, druggist, apothecary or keeper of a dispensary who allows any intoxicant, which has not been bonafide medicated for medicinal purposes, to be consumed on his business premises by any person not employed in his busines shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term 1.
(1) A Chemist, druggist, apothecary or keeper of a dispensary who allows any intoxicant, which has not been bonafide medicated for medicinal purposes, to be consumed on his business premises by any person not employed in his busines shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term 1. Irs, by M. P. Act 32 of 1982, S. 8 2. Sub. by M. P. Act !4 of 1987 S. 3. for "ope thousand rupees" which may extend to one year or with fine which shall not be less than five hundred rupees but which may extend to four thousand rupees, or with both.
(2) Any person not employed as aforesaid who consumes any such intoxicant on such premises shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees. 40-A. Whoever assaults or obstructs - Punishment for obstruction to or assault on, officer, etc.
(a) any excise officer or person exercising powers under this Act, or (b) any informant or other person helping any such officer or person while exercising powers under this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees or with both.] de Manufacture, sale or account of another.
Section 40, The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 (Act 2 of 1915).
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Questions about Section 40
How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act?
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What should I read with Section 40 of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, and has it changed?
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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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