The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995.
andhra-pradesh · 1995
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement – (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995
- S. 2Section defines key terms like 'arrack,' 'buy,' 'Boot Legging Offence,' and 'Collector' for the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act.
- S. 3Section 3 appoints the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise as the chief authority for administering the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act.
- S. 4Proviso added by Act No
- S. 5The words substituted by the Act No
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Commissioner or specified officers to delegate enforcement powers under the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits the sale, purchase, possession, and consumption of liquor except as allowed by the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act or the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968.
- S. 8Section 8 penalizes consumption of liquor without proper authorization with up to six months' imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 9Section 9 penalizes being intoxicated in public with up to one year imprisonment and/or fines.
- S. 10Section penalizes officers aiding the escape of arrested persons under the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act.
- S. 11Inserted by Act No
- S. 12Things liable to confiscation
- S. 13Section 13 mandates confiscation of seized property by Prohibition and Excise Officers and allows for its release in lieu of a prescribed sum if involved in an offense.
- S. 13ASection 13A mandates that before confiscating seized property, the authorities must provide written notice and a chance to respond.
- S. 13BSection allows confiscation of property in absence of offender after one month from seizure.
- S. 13DSection 13D of the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995 allows confiscation orders to proceed independently of criminal proceedings.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates police to secure and produce seized articles and vehicles to relevant authorities for action.
- S. 15Section 15 regulates the production, sale, and distribution of liquor in Andhra Pradesh under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act and the Andhra Pradesh Liquor Regulation Act.
- S. 16—
- S. 17Section 17 authorizes Collectors, Prohibition Officers, Executive Magistrates, or Special Enforcement Bureau Officers to issue search warrants.
- S. 18Section 18 authorizes certain officials to enter and search premises without a warrant if they suspect an offence under the Act.
- S. 19Section 19 authorizes certain officials to enter and inspect places suspected of liquor violations or offenses under the act.
- S. 20Section 20 allows officers to use force to break open doors or windows to enter premises for enforcement.
- S. 21Section 21 allows certain officers to arrest offenders and seize contraband liquor without a warrant.
- S. 22Section allows arrest of individuals refusing to disclose true name or giving false name to Prohibition Officer.
- S. 23Arrest, search etc
- S. 24Section 24 grants Prohibition and Excise Officers powers equivalent to police station officers for investigating offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines procedures for cognizable offences under the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995, and enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.
- S. 26Section 26 penalizes officers for unreasonable searches, seizures, detentions, or false information under the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995.
- S. 27—
- S. 28Section mandates government and local body officials to assist Prohibition officers in enforcing the Act.
- S. 29Offences to be reported, etc
- S. 30Section 30 protects government and authorized officers from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act.
- S. 31Section 31 overrides conflicting provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, and allows the government to remove difficulties for two years.
- S. 32Section 32 allows exceptions for liquor trade by specific entities and alcohol in medicines, while also detailing transitional provisions for permit cancellations.
- S. 33Power to make Rules - (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
- S. 34Section 34 amends the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, to replace certain titles and repeals previous prohibition laws.
- S. 35Repeal of Act X of 1937 and Ordinance 19 of 1994 THE ANDHRA PRADESH PROHIBITION ACT, 1995 ACT No