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Section 122: Closing of shops

The Karnataka Prohibition Act, 1961State Act of Karnataka · Act 17 of 1962

(1) It shall be lawful for the Deputy Commissioner, by notice in writing to the licensee, to require that any place in which any intoxicant or hemp is sold by retail shall be closed at such time or for such period as he may deem necessary, if, in the opinion of the Deputy Commissioner, such closing is necessary in the interest of public peace.

(2) If a riot or unlawful assembly is imminent or occurring, it shall be lawful for any Magistrate or Police Officer, who is present, to direct that such place shall be closed and kept closed for such period as he thinks fit.

(3) Any order given under this section shall be final.

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ActThe Karnataka Prohibition Act, 1961
Section122
Marginal noteClosing of shops
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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