Holder of licence, etc., not entitled to compensation or refund of fee for cancellation or suspension thereof
Section 56 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with holder of licence, etc., not entitled to compensation or refund of fee for cancellation or suspension thereof. Whenever the authority granting a [licence, permit, pass or authorization] considers that it should be cancelled for any cause other than those specified in section 54, he may cancel [it] either- (a) on the expiration of not less than fifteen days notice in writing of his intention to do so; The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
(1) Whenever the authority granting a 1[licence, permit, pass or authorization] considers that it should be cancelled for any cause other than those specified in section 54, he may cancel 2[it] either-
(a) on the expiration of not less than fifteen days notice in writing of his intention to do so; or
3[(b) forthwith without notice, recording his reasons in writing for doing so.]
4[(2) Where a licence, permit, pass or authorization is cancelled under sub-section (1), a part of the fee for the licence, permit, pass or authorization proportionate to the unexpired portion of the term thereof and the deposit made by the holder thereof in respect of such licence, permit, pass or authorization shall be refunded to him after deducting any amount due from him to the State Government.]
Section 56, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
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Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 56 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Holder of licence, etc., not entitled to compensation or refund of fee for cancellation or suspension thereof". Whenever the authority granting a [licence, permit, pass or authorization] considers that it should be cancelled for any cause other than those specified in section 54, he may cancel [it] either- (a) on the expiration of not less than fifteen days notice in writing of his intention to do so;
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 56 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 56 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 54 (Power to cancel or suspend licences and permits), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 56 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 56 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 56, 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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- 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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