This Chapter not to apply to certain articles
Section 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with this Chapter not to apply to certain articles. [24A.This Chapter not to apply to [certain articles.].-Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to apply to- (1) any toilet preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor; The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
1[24A.This Chapter not to apply to 2[certain articles.].-Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to apply to-
(1) any toilet preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor;
(2) any medicinal preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor;
3[(3) any antiseptic preparation or solution containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor;
(4) any flavouring extract, essence or syrup containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor:]
Provided that 4[such article] corresponds with the description and limitations mentioned in section 59A:
Provided further that the purchase, possession or use of any liquor or alcohol for the manufacture of any 4[such article] shall not be made or had except under a licence granted under section 31A.
5[Explanation.- Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean that any person may drink any toilet preparation, or antiseptic preparation or solution, containing alcohol; and it is hereby provided that no person shall drink any such preparation.]]
Section 24A, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Cross-references
Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.
This section refers to
Referred to by 7
- s. 31A Licences for purchase, etc., of liquor for manufacture of articles mentioned in section 24A
- s. 59AA Control on manufacture, etc., of articles mentioned in section 24A
- s. 59A Manufacture of articles mentioned in section 24A
- s. 59B Analysis of articles mentioned in section 24A
- s. 67A Penalty for manufacturing articles mentioned in section 24A in contravention of the provisions of section 59A
- s. 67B Penalty for failure to satisfy the Commissioner under sub-section (1) or to comply with a requisition under sub-section (2) of section 59B
- s. 107A Declaration of stock of articles mentioned in section 24A; maintenance of accounts and submission of returns
Questions about Section 24A
What does Section 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "This Chapter not to apply to certain articles". [24A.This Chapter not to apply to [certain articles.].-Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to apply to- (1) any toilet preparation containing alcohol which is unfit for use as intoxicating liquor;
How do I find court cases under Section 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition 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: Maharashtra Prohibition Act 24A, section 24A Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. 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 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 31A (Licences for purchase, etc., of liquor for manufacture of articles mentioned in section 24A), section 59A (Manufacture of articles mentioned in section 24A), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 7 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 24A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 24A, was enacted on 20 May 1949 as Act 25 of 1949. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions2039 words
- 143. Power of State Government to make rules1393 words
- 139. General powers of State Government in respect of licences, etc743 words
- 129A. Power to require persons to submit to medical examination, etc579 words
- 104. Compounding of offences445 words
- 78. Penalty for misconduct by licensed vendor or manufacturer423 words
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