Certain licensees required to keep measures, etc
Section 53A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with certain licensees required to keep measures, etc. Every person who manufactures or sells any intoxicant or hemp under a licence granted under this Act, shall be bound- (a) to equip himself with and keep such measures and weights and such instruments for testing the strength or quality of the intoxicant or hemp as the Collector may prescribe, and to The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
1[53A. Certain licensees required to keep measures, etc.- Every person who manufactures or sells any intoxicant or hemp under a licence granted under this Act, shall be bound-
(a) to equip himself with and keep such measures and weights and such instruments for testing the strength or quality of the intoxicant or hemp as the Collector may prescribe, and to keep the same in good condition, and
(b) on a requisition of any Prohibition Officer, duly empowered in this behalf, at any time to measure, weight or test any intoxicant or hemp in his possession or to have it measured, weighed or tested in such manner as the Prohibition Officer may require.]
Section 53A, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 53A
What does Section 53A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 53A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Certain licensees required to keep measures, etc". [53A. Certain licensees required to keep measures, etc.- Every person who manufactures or sells any intoxicant or hemp under a licence granted under this Act, shall be bound- (a) to equip himself with and keep such measures and weights and such instruments for testing the strength or quality of the
How do I find court cases under Section 53A 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 53A, section 53A Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 53A 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 53A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 53A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 53A, 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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