Distilleries and warehouses for intoxicants
Section 26 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with distilleries and warehouses for intoxicants. The [State Government] may- (a) establish a distillery in which spirit may be manufactured in accordance with a licence issued under this Act on such conditions as the [State[ Government deems fit to impose; The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
The 1[State Government] may-
(a) establish a distillery in which spirit may be manufactured in accordance with a licence issued under this Act on such conditions as the 2[State[ Government deems fit to impose;
(b) discontinue any distillery established;
(c) licence, on such conditions as the 3[State] Government deems fit to impose the construction and working of a distillery or brewery;
Section 26, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Distilleries and warehouses for intoxicants". The [State Government] may- (a) establish a distillery in which spirit may be manufactured in accordance with a licence issued under this Act on such conditions as the [State[ Government deems fit to impose;
How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 26 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 26 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 26 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 26, 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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