Section33
The Maharashtra Prohibition Act

Trade and import licences

In force Act 25 of 1949 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 25 of 1949 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 20 May 1949 Cited by 1 provision

Section 33 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with trade and import licences. The [State] Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorise an officer to grant a vendor’s licence [for the sale of foreign liquor.] The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.

(1) The 1[State] Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorise an officer to grant a vendor’s licence 2[for the sale of foreign liquor.]

Section 33, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).

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  1. s. 2 Definitions

Questions about Section 33

What does Section 33 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?

Section 33 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Trade and import licences". The [State] Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorise an officer to grant a vendor’s licence [for the sale of foreign liquor.]

How do I find court cases under Section 33 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 33, section 33 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 33 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 33 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 33 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?

Section 33 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 33, 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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