# The Delhi Excise Act, 2009, Section 40

- Act: The Delhi Excise Act, 2009 (Act 10 of 2010)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/delhi-excise-act-2009/section/40/

## Text

Penalty for consumption of liquor in public place Whoever, in contravention of this Act or the rules, notification or order made thereunder- (a) consumes liquor in a public place; (b) consumes liquor in public place and creates nuisance; (c) permits drunkenness or allows assembly of unsocial elements on the premises of liquor establishment, shall be punishable,- SECTION 46 THE DELHI EXCISE ACT. 2009 15 (1) in case of an offence falling under clause (a), with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees; (2) in case of an offence falling under clause (b), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months and fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees; (3) in case of an offence falling under clause (c), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and fine up to fifty thousand rupees.

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