Certain licensees required to keep instruments for testing etc
Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with certain licensees required to keep instruments for testing etc. Every person who manufactures liquor or sells country liquor under a licence granted under this Act shall be bound–– (a) to supply himself with such of the prescribed instruments for testing the strength of such liquor as the [Commissioner] may direct and to keep the same in good condition, and (b)
Every person who manufactures liquor or sells country liquor under a licence granted under this Act shall be bound–– (a) to supply himself with such of the prescribed instruments for testing the strength of such liquor as the 3[Commissioner] may direct and to keep the same in good condition, and (b) on the requisition of any officer of the Excise Department duly empowered in that behalf, at any time to measure out or to test the strength of any such liquor in his possession in such manner as the said officer may require.
Section 23, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).
Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Certain licensees required to keep instruments for testing etc". Every person who manufactures liquor or sells country liquor under a licence granted under this Act shall be bound–– (a) to supply himself with such of the prescribed instruments for testing the strength of such liquor as the [Commissioner] may direct and to keep the same in good condition, and (b)
How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act?
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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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