Power of Collector to close places where intoxicant or hemp is sold in certain cases
Section 142 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with power of Collector to close places where intoxicant or hemp is sold in certain cases. 1142. Power of Collector to close places where intoxicant or hemp is sold in certin cases.- (1) If the Collector is of opinion that it is in the interest of public peace to close any place in which any intoxicant or hemp is sold it shall be lawful for the Collector by an order in writing to the pers The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
1142. Power of Collector to close places where intoxicant or hemp is sold in certin cases.- (1) If the Collector is of opinion that it is in the interest of public peace to close any place in which any intoxicant or hemp is sold it shall be lawful for the Collector by an order in writing to the persons holding a licence for the sale of such intoxicant or hemp to require him to close such place at such time or for such period as may be specified in the order.
(2) If a riot or unlawful assembly is imminent or takes place it shall be lawful for any Executive Magistrate or Police Officer who is present to direct that such place shall be closed and kept closed for such period as he thinks fit and in the absence of any Executive Magistrate or Police Officer the person referred to in sub-section (1) shall himself close such place.
(3) Any order given under this section shall be final.
Section 142, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 142
What does Section 142 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 142 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Power of Collector to close places where intoxicant or hemp is sold in certain cases". 1142. Power of Collector to close places where intoxicant or hemp is sold in certin cases.- (1) If the Collector is of opinion that it is in the interest of public peace to close any place in which any intoxicant or hemp is sold it shall be lawful for the Collector by an order in writing to the pers
How do I find court cases under Section 142 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act?
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When was Section 142 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 142 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 142, was enacted on 20 May 1949 as Act 25 of 1949. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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