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The Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964

Bar of certain suits

In force Act 5 of 1964 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 5 of 1964

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Section 44 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 deals with bar of certain suits. No suit shall lie in any civil court against the Government or any officer or person for damages for any act in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the Act.

(1) No suit shall lie in any civil court against the Government or any officer or person for damages for any act in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the Act.

(2) No civil court shall try any suit which may lawfully be brought against the Government in respect of anything done or alleged to be done in pursuance of this Act unless the suit is instituted within one hundred and eighty days from the date of commission of the act complained of. 150[45. Repeal .- (1) On the commencement of this Act, any law in force in the State of Goa, authorizing taxes and duties on manufacture and sale of excisable article or providing for any matter for which provision is made in this Act, shall stand repealed.

(2) The provisions of the General Clauses Act, 1897, shall apply to the repeal under sub-section (1) as if the law referred to therein were a Central Act.]

Section 44, The Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act 5 of 1964).

Questions about Section 44

What does Section 44 of the Goa Excise Duty Act deal with?

Section 44 of the Goa Excise Duty Act is headed "Bar of certain suits". No suit shall lie in any civil court against the Government or any officer or person for damages for any act in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Goa Excise Duty Act, section 44 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.

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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