Power of Collector or magistrate to issue search warrant
Section 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910 deals with power of Collector or magistrate to issue search warrant. If a Collector or a Magistrate, upon information obtained has reason to believe that an offence punishable under [section 60, section 60-A], section 62, section 63 or section 65 has been or is likely to be committed, he may issue a warrant for the search for any [intoxicant] materials, still, utensi The Act came into force on 24 Feb 1910.
If a Collector or a Magistrate, upon information obtained has reason to believe that an offence punishable under 1[section 60, section 60-A], section 62, section 63 or section 65 has been or is likely to be committed, he may issue a warrant for the search for any 2[intoxicant] materials, still, utensil, implement or apparatus in respect of which the alleged offence has been or is likely to be committed.
Section 52, The United Provinces Excise Act 1910 (Act 4 of 1910).
Cross-references
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This section refers to
- s. 60 Penalty for unlawful import, export, transport manufacture, possession, sale, etc
- s. 62 Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption
- s. 63 -Penalty for unlawful import o intoxicant and transport or possession of unlawfully imported intoxicant etc
- s. 65 Penalty for consumption in chemists shop
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Questions about Section 52
What does Section 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910 deal with?
Section 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910 is headed "Power of Collector or magistrate to issue search warrant". If a Collector or a Magistrate, upon information obtained has reason to believe that an offence punishable under [section 60, section 60-A], section 62, section 63 or section 65 has been or is likely to be committed, he may issue a warrant for the search for any [intoxicant] materials, still, utensi
How do I find court cases under Section 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910?
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: United Provinces Excise Act 1910 52, section 52 United Provinces Excise Act 1910, section 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910. 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 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 60 (Penalty for unlawful import, export, transport manufacture, possession, sale, etc), section 62 (Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption), section 63 (-Penalty for unlawful import o intoxicant and transport or possession of unlawfully imported intoxicant etc), section 65 (Penalty for consumption in chemists shop), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910 come into force?
Section 52 of the United Provinces Excise Act 1910, cited as United Provinces Excise Act 1910 52, came into force on 24 Feb 1910, having been enacted on 12 Jun 1910. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 72. What things are liable to confiscation913 words
- 37A. Prohibition of import, export, transport, possession or consumption of intoxicants724 words
- 3. Interpretation674 words
- 41. Power of Excise Commissioner to make rules581 words
- 40. Power of State Government to make rules481 words
- 11. Appeal and revision422 words
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