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Section 18: Power to introduce prohibition

The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 4 of 1994

(1) A Gram Panchayat may by vote of at least two-third majority of members, direct that intoxicating liquor 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.

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ActThe Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
Section18
Marginal notePower to introduce prohibition
JurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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