Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act Section 20 — Permits and licences

Criminal

Summary

The State Government or any officer empowered by it may issue permits and licences under this Act. A person must hold a permit under clause (a) to do whatever that clause covers.

Sub-section (1) of section 20-A states that the licensing authority must take certain matters into consideration when judging the suitability of an applicant for a licence.

The explanation to section 20-A declares that, in judging the suitability of the applicant, the licensing authority must consider the matters specified in that explanation.

Section 20-B states that where any co-operative society applies for a licence, the licensing authority must give preference to that co-operative society.

Section 20-C states that, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no licence under this Act shall be issued for the possession and use of denatured spirit in the manufacture of specified commodities, or for any other purpose, unless the conditions specified in that section are met.

Official Text

The State Government or any officer empowered by hold permits under clause (a); [***] [20-A. Matters to be taken into consideration by the licensing authority.-- [Explanation.-- It is hereby declared that, in judging the suitability of the applicant for the 20-B. Co-operative societies to be given preference.— Where any co-operative 20-C. Licence for possession and use of denatured spirit in the manufacture of specified commodities, etc.,-- Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no licence under this Act shall be issued—