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The Delhi Excise Act, 2009

Section 13

In force Act 10 of 2010 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 2010

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Section 13 of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009. Qualifications for grant of licence (1) While considering an application for grant of licence or permit, the licensing authority shall have regard that the applicant- (a) ,is a citizen of India;

Qualifications for grant of licence (1) While considering an application for grant of licence or permit, the licensing authority shall have regard that the applicant- (a) ,is a citizen of India;

(b) is not a defaulter, or black-listed or debarred from holding an excise licence;

(c) possesses good moral character and has no criminal background or has not been convicted of any offence punishable under this or other relevant Acts: PROVIDED that in case he is selected as licensee, he shall furnish within thirty days of the grant of licence a certificate issued by the Superintendent of Police of the district or the Commissioner of Police, as the case may be, of which place he is the resident, showing that he possesses good moral character and has no criminal background or criminal record;

(d) is not in arrears of any Government or public dues; and (e) is solvent and has the necessary funds or has made arrangements for it, for conducting the business: PROVIDED that the details of such funds shall be made available to the licensing authority, if required;

(f) possesses or has an arrangement for taking on rent suitabl9premises for the licence and such premises have not been constructed in violation of any law; SECTION 17 THE DELHI EXCISE ACT, 2009 9 (g) shall not employ any salesman or representative who has criminal background or suffers from any infectious and contagious disease or is below twenty-one years of age.

(2) The licence shall be liable for cancellation, if any document produced with the application is found to be false or forged.

Section 13, The Delhi Excise Act, 2009 (Act 10 of 2010).

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  1. s. 17

Questions about Section 13

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Delhi Excise Act?

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What should I read with Section 13 of the Delhi Excise Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 17, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Delhi Excise Act enacted?

Delhi Excise Act was enacted in 2010 as Act 10 of 2010. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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