Licences to shipping companies and to Masters of ships
Section 38 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with licences to shipping companies and to Masters of ships. The [State] Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorize an officer to grant licences to any shipping company for each ship [or to the Master of any ship] to sell foreign liquor [and to permit the use or consumption of foreign liquor on such ship on such conditions as may be prescribed The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
38. Licences to shipping companies 1[and to Masters of ships[.-The 2[State] Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorize an officer to grant licences to any shipping company for each ship 3[or to the Master of any ship] to sell foreign liquor 4[and to permit the use or consumption of foreign liquor on such ship on such conditions as may be prescribed].
Section 38, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 38
What does Section 38 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 38 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Licences to shipping companies and to Masters of ships". 38. Licences to shipping companies [and to Masters of ships[.-The [State] Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorize an officer to grant licences to any shipping company for each ship [or to the Master of any ship] to sell foreign liquor [and to permit the use or consumption of forei
How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 38 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 38 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 38 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 38, 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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