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Power to introduce prohibition.- (1) A Gram Panchayat may by vote of at least two-third majority of members, direct that intoxicating liquor 1 Substituted for the words “two hundred and fifty rupees” vide H.P. Act No. 17 of 2005, effective from 30th May, 2005. 2 Substituted for the words “one thousand rupees” vide H.P. Act No. 17 of 2005, effective from 30th May, 2005. 34 THE HIMACHAL PRADESH PANCHAYATI RAJ ACT, 1994 may not be sold at any licensed shop within the local area of the Gram Panchayat. (2) When a resolution has been passed under sub-section (1), it shall take effect from the first day of April of the year next after such resolution. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any Excise Act and the rules made thereunder, such a resolution will be binding upon the Excise and Taxation Commissioner subject to the approval by the Government.