Section59
The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915

Section 59

In force Act 2 of 1915 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1915 Cited by 3 provisions

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Section 59 of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915. All offences punishable under this Act shall be bailable within the meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ( No.

[(1) All offences punishable under this Act shall be bailable within the meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ( No. 2 of 1974).]3 de® (2) When a person is arrested under this Act otherwise than on warrant by a person or officer who has not authority to release arrested persons on bail, he shall be produced before or forwarded to - (a) the nearest Excise Officer who has authority to release arrested persons on bail, or las al Lucca* (b) the nearest officer in charge of a police station, whoever is nearer.

(3) Whenever any person arrested under this Act, otherwise than on a warrant, is prepared to give bail, and is arrested by, or produced in accordance with sub-section (2), before an officer who has authority to release arrested persons on bail, he shall be released up on bail or, at the discretion of the officer releasing him, on his own bond. [(4) The provisions of sections 441 to 444 and 446 and 449 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (No. 2 of 1974), shall apply so far as may be, in every case in which bail is accepted or a bond taken under this section. ]4

Section 59, The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 (Act 2 of 1915).

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Questions about Section 59

How do I find court cases under Section 59 of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act?

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What should I read with Section 59 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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