Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act Section 24 — Penalty for breach of the conditions of licence and permits

Criminal

Summary

In the event of a breach of the conditions of a licence or permit under this Act, the penalty is as provided for in this section. The text then refers to several related provisions, each dealing with a separate matter.

Section 24-A addresses punishment for adulteration or similar acts by a licensed vendor or manufacturer, or by an employee of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. This provision sets out the penalty for such actions.

Section 24-B deals with offences by companies. Under sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, the explanation clarifies that for the purposes of this section, the term "Director" in relation to a firm means a partner in that firm.

Section 24-C provides a penalty for furnishing false or incorrect information. Whoever does so is subject to the punishment specified in this provision.

Section 24-D grants the power to compound offences. Under sub-section (1), any Prohibition Officer specially authorised for this purpose may compound certain offences as provided.

Official Text

In the event of [24-A. Punishment for adulteration, etc., by licensed vendor or manufacturer.-- this Act, [or whoever being an employee of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation 24-B Offences by companies.--

(1) Where an offence under this Act has been Explanation.-- For the purposes of this section.—

(b) ‗Director‘ in relation to a Firm means a partner in the Firm] [24-C. Penalty for furnishing false or incorrect information.-- Whoever, being [24-D. Power to compound offences.—

(1) Any Prohibition Officer specially CHAPTER IV EXTABLSHMENT AND CONTROL