# The Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964, Section 33: Penalty for possession of contraband excisable article

- Act: The Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act 5 of 1964)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/goa-excise-duty-act-1964/section/33/

## Text

Whoever, without lawful authority, has in his possession any quantity of 121[excisable article] knowing the same to have been unlawfully imported, transported or manufactured or knowing that the prescribed duty has not been paid thereon, shall, 122[without prejudice to the provisions of section 30,] on conviction before Magistrate, be punished with fine which may extend to 123 [ten thousand rupees or with imprisonment which may extend to one year] or with both.

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