Power to cancel licences
Section 16 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 deals with power to cancel licences. A licence or permit granted under this Act may be cancelled by the Commissioner for good and sufficient reasons to be recorded in writing, after giving an opportunity to the person concerned for making any representation and after considering such representation.
(1) A licence or permit granted under this Act may be cancelled by the Commissioner for good and sufficient reasons to be recorded in writing, after giving an opportunity to the person concerned for making any representation and after considering such representation.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), the Commissioner may cancel or suspend any licence or permit granted under this Act,- (a) if any fee or duty payable by the holder thereof be not duly paid; or (b) if there is any breach by the holder of such licence or permit, or by his servants, or by any one acting with his express or implied consent on his behalf, of any of the terms or conditions of such licence or permit or of the terms of any agreement executed under section 17; or (c) if the holder thereof is punished for any offence against this Act, or of any cognizable or non-bailable offence; or (d) if the conditions of the licence or permit provide for such cancellation or suspension.
(3) The holder of a licence or permit shall not be entitled to any compensation for the cancellation or suspension thereof under this section nor to a refund of any fee paid or deposit made in respect thereof.
Section 16, The Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act 5 of 1964).
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Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Goa Excise Duty Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Goa Excise Duty Act is headed "Power to cancel licences". A licence or permit granted under this Act may be cancelled by the Commissioner for good and sufficient reasons to be recorded in writing, after giving an opportunity to the person concerned for making any representation and after considering such representation.
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Goa Excise Duty Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Excise Duty Act 16, section 16 Goa Excise Duty Act, section 16 of the Goa Excise Duty Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 16 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 17 (Agreement), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Goa Excise Duty Act enacted?
Goa Excise Duty Act was enacted in 1964 as Act 5 of 1964. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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