Duty on liquor or intoxicating drugs
Section 16 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with duty on liquor or intoxicating drugs. A duty shall, if [the Government] so direct, be levied on all liquor and intoxicating drugs manufactured in the territories of the State [or imported into or exported from the State] [x x x] of such amount as the Government may from time to time prescribe : Provided that it shall be lawful for [the
A duty shall, if 1[the Government] so direct, be levied on all liquor and intoxicating drugs manufactured in the territories of the State 3[or imported into or exported from the State] 4[x x x] of such amount as the Government may from time to time prescribe :
Provided that it shall be lawful for 2[the Government] to exempt any liquor or intoxicating drug from any duty to which the same may be liable under any of the provisions of this Act. 5[16-A. Approval to the label. ––No liquor, whether manufactured in the State or imported, shall be purchased, stored or sold in the State unless the label of such brand is approved by the Commissioner subject to such conditions as may be laid down by him and on payment of such fee as the Government may, by notification in the Government Gazette, specify from time to time.]
Section 16, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Duty on liquor or intoxicating drugs". A duty shall, if [the Government] so direct, be levied on all liquor and intoxicating drugs manufactured in the territories of the State [or imported into or exported from the State] [x x x] of such amount as the Government may from time to time prescribe : Provided that it shall be lawful for [the
How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 16 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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