Section12-A
The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958

Possession of unused and printed labels, corks, capsules, seals by certain persons

In force Act 9 of 1901 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1901

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Section 12-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with possession of unused and printed labels, corks, capsules, seals by certain persons. [No person shall have in his possession: –– (a) any unused and printed label, cork, capsule or seal, duly approved by the Commissioner under this Act or under any rule or order made thereunder for use by a person licensed to establish or work in a distillery or brewery ;

5[No person shall have in his possession: –– (a) any unused and printed label, cork, capsule or seal, duly approved by the Commissioner under this Act or under any rule or order made thereunder for use by a person licensed to establish or work in a distillery or brewery ; or (b) any other label, cork, capsule, or seal which is an imitation of such unused and printed label, cork, capsule or seal as specified in clause (a) :

Provided that nothing herein shall apply to: –– (i) a person licensed to establish or work in a distillery or brewery or who is incharge of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Department Ware-house at Jammu or Srinagar ; or (ii) a person who, in the execution of an order received from a person specified in sub-clause (i), manufactures or prints such labels, corks, capsules or seals.]

Section 12-A, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).

Questions about Section 12-A

What does Section 12-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?

Section 12-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Possession of unused and printed labels, corks, capsules, seals by certain persons". [No person shall have in his possession: –– (a) any unused and printed label, cork, capsule or seal, duly approved by the Commissioner under this Act or under any rule or order made thereunder for use by a person licensed to establish or work in a distillery or brewery ;

How do I find court cases under Section 12-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise 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: Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act 12-A, section 12-A Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 12-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act enacted?

Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act was enacted in 1901 as Act 9 of 1901. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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