Power %[ ] to search without warrant

In force Act 5 of 1964 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Section 27 of the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules, 1964 deals with power %[ ] to search without warrant. Whenever an officer of the Excise Department, not below such rank as may be prescribed, has reason to believe that an offence punishable under this Act has been, is being or is likely to be committed in any place and that a search warrant cannot be obtained without affording the offender an opportun

(1) Whenever an officer of the Excise Department, not below such rank as may be prescribed, has reason to believe that an offence punishable under this Act has been, is being or is likely to be committed in any place and that a search warrant cannot be obtained without affording the offender an opportunity of concealing evidence of the offence, he may after recording his reasons and grounds of his belief, at any time, by day or night, enter and search such place and may seize anything found therein which he has reason to believe to be liable to confiscation under this Act:
Provided that no search 9 [except in case of an offence relating to intoxicating drug or opium,] shall be made during the hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. save in exceptional circumstances and with the prior approval of the Commissioner. 90 Substituted by Amendment Act 18 of 1976. 91 Substituted by Amendment Act 11 of 1973. 92 In place of words "or article" the words "or other article" substituted by Amendment Act 11 of 1973. 93 Substituted by Amendment Act 11 of 1973. 94 Substituted by Amendment Act 11 of 1973. 95 Substituted by Amendment Act 11 of 1973. 96 The words "of excise officer" omitted by Amendment Act 9 of 1981. 97 Inserted by Amendment Act 9 of 1981. - 189 - (2) Any such officer may arrest any person found in such place whom he has reasons to believe to be guilty of any offence under this Act; "[(3) Any Police Officer, not below such rank as may be prescribed, may also exercise 99 the powers conferred on an officer of the Excise Department under sub-sections (1) and (2), if he has reason to believe that an offence relating to intoxicating drug or opium has been, is being, or is likely to be committed in any place and that a search warrant cannot be obtained without affording the offender an opportunity of concealing evidence of the offence.
(4) Every person arrested under this section for an offence which is bailable shall be admitted to bail by such officer as aforesaid if sufficient bail be tendered for his appearance before a Magistrate or an Excise Officer.]
Section 27, The Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules, 1964 (Act 5 of 1964).

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Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules deal with?

Section 27 of the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules is headed "Power %[ ] to search without warrant". Whenever an officer of the Excise Department, not below such rank as may be prescribed, has reason to believe that an offence punishable under this Act has been, is being or is likely to be committed in any place and that a search warrant cannot be obtained without affording the offender an opportun

How do I find court cases under Section 27 of the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules?

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 and Rules 27, section 27 Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules, section 27 of the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules. 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 27 of the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules enacted?

Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules 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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