The Telangana Prohibition Act, 1995.
telangana · 1995
- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1995 received the assent of the President on the 17th February, 1995
- S. 2Section defines key terms like "arrack," "buy," and "Collector" for the Telangana Prohibition Act, 1995.
- S. 3Section 3 designates the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise as the chief authority for administering the Telangana Prohibition Act.
- S. 4Renumbered as (1A) by Act No
- S. 5Section 5 assigns officers and staff from the Telangana Excise Act to this Act, allowing the government to direct and regulate their roles.
- S. 6Substituted by Act No
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits the sale, purchase, possession, and consumption of liquor except as allowed by the Act or the Telangana Excise Act, 1968.
- S. 7AProhibition of production etc
- S. 8Section 8 penalizes consumption, possession, and sale of liquor without proper permits under the Telangana Prohibition Act.
- S. 9Section penalizes public intoxication with imprisonment up to one year or fine up to ₹2,000.
- S. 10Adapted in G
- S. 11Section 11 imposes fines for violations of the Act and restricts bail for certain offenses unless the prosecuting officer objects.
- S. 12Section 12 allows confiscation of liquor and related items used in offenses under the Telangana Prohibition Act.
- S. 13Confiscation of things by Prohibition and Excise Officers in certain cases
- S. 13ASection 13A requires notice and a chance to respond before property confiscation under Section 13.
- S. 13BSection 13B allows confiscation of unaccounted property related to violations of the act, with a one-month notice period.
- S. 13CSection 13C allows appeals against certain orders to the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise within 60 days.
- S. 13DSection 13D allows criminal proceedings despite confiscation orders under the Act, unaffected by the outcome.
- S. 13ESection 13E of The Telangana Prohibition Act, 1995, bars courts from entertaining liquor-related applications while the Deputy Commissioner or appellate authority handles the case.
- S. 13FSection 13F mandates the vesting of confiscated property in the Government and requires police custody of seized articles.
- S. 14Police to take charge of article seized
- S. 15Section 15 regulates the production, manufacture, and sale of liquor in Telangana under other specified acts.
- S. 16Substituted by Act No
- S. 17For “three years and with fine” substituted “three years or with fine” by Act No
- S. 18Section 18 allows certain officers to search and seize items and arrest individuals suspected of violating prohibition laws without a warrant.
- S. 19Section 19 authorizes certain officers to inspect places suspected of illegal liquor storage or related offenses.
- S. 20Section 20 allows authorized officers to break open doors or windows to enter premises for enforcement.
- S. 21Section 21 allows Sub-Inspector rank or higher officers to arrest without warrant and seize liquor for suspected violations of the Act.
- S. 22Section 22 allows arrest of individuals suspected of violating the act if they refuse to provide true name and residence to Prohibition or Police Officers.
- S. 23Substituted by Act No
- S. 24Section 24 grants Prohibition and Excise Officers powers similar to police station incharges for enforcing the Act, subject to restrictions.
- S. 25Section 25 makes all offences under the Telangana Prohibition Act cognizable and allows enhanced punishment for repeat offenders.
- S. 25AEnhanced punishment after previous conviction
- S. 26Section 26 prohibits officers from unreasonably searching, seizing, detaining, or arresting under the Act.
- S. 27Substituted for “one year and with fine” by Act No
- S. 28Added by Act No
- S. 29Section 29 mandates government and local body officials to report and prevent violations of the Telangana Prohibition Act.
- S. 30Section 30 protects government officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 31Inserted with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 31APower to remove difficulties
- S. 32Adapted in G
- S. 32ATransitional provision
- S. 33(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 34Added by Act No
- S. 35Omitted
- S. 36Chapter IV consisting of sections 15 and 16 substituted by Act No
- S. 37Adapted in G
- S. 38Adapted in G
- S. 39Section 17 substituted with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 40Substituted by Act No
- S. 41Proviso omitted by Act No
- S. 42Substituted by Act No
- S. 43Added by Act No
- S. 44Adapted in G
- S. 45Substituted by Act No
- S. 46Marginal heading substituted and proviso added to section 25 by Act No
- S. 47Section 25A inserted with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 48Omitted by Act No
- S. 49Adapted in G
- S. 50Inserted with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 51Substituted by G
- S. 52Substituted by Act No
- S. 53Added by Act No
- S. 54Section 32A added with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 55Substituted in G
- S. 56Adapted in G
- S. 57Omitted by G
- S. 1995(2) It extends to the whole of the State of 2Telangana