Penalty for misconduct by licensee, etc
Section 77 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with penalty for misconduct by licensee, etc. Whoever, being the holder of a licence, permit, pass or authorization granted under this Act or a person in the employ of such holder or acting with his express or implied permission on his behalf- (a) fails to produce licence, permit, pass or authorization on demand by a Prohibition Officer or any The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
Whoever, being the holder of a licence, permit, pass or authorization granted under this Act or a person in the employ of such holder or acting with his express or implied permission on his behalf-
(a) fails to produce licence, permit, pass or authorization on demand by a Prohibition Officer or any other officer duly empowered if such licence, permit, pass or authorization is in his possession or control, or
(b) wilfully does or omits to do anything in contravention of any rule, regulation or order made under this Act, or
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shall, on conviction, be punished for each offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2[six] months or with fine which may extend to 3[five thousand rupees] or with both.
Section 77, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 77
What does Section 77 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 77 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Penalty for misconduct by licensee, etc". Whoever, being the holder of a licence, permit, pass or authorization granted under this Act or a person in the employ of such holder or acting with his express or implied permission on his behalf- (a) fails to produce licence, permit, pass or authorization on demand by a Prohibition Officer or any
How do I find court cases under Section 77 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 77, section 77 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 77 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 77 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 77 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 77, 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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