Section 45: Authorisation for sacramental purposes

Q: What does Section 45 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) deal with?

Section 45 TMPA pertains to "Authorisation for sacramental purposes". It is part of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 45 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) governs authorisation for sacramental purposes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 45 TMPA still in force?

Yes, Section 45 of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 45 TMPA?

धारा 45 TMPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 45 of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. Section 45 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) governs authorisation for sacramental purposes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 45 TMPA?

Dhara 45 TMPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 45 of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 45 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) governs authorisation for sacramental purposes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 45 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949?

Cite as: "Section 45, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, § 45 (India).

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(1)

The State Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorise an officer to grant any authorization to any person for the use of liquor for sacramental purposes

Provided that the officer so authorized is satisfied that the use of such liquor is required in accordance with the religious tenets of the community to which such person belongs.

(2)

An authorization under this section shall be granted on the recommendation of such members of the community to which the person applying for the authorization belongs as may be approved by the State Government in that behalf.

(4)

If any dispute arises whether the use of liquor is required by any person for sacramental purpose, the person requiring such use may apply to the Commissioner. The Commissioner after holding a summary inquiry—

shall decide whether or not the liquor is required by the person for sacramental purposes.

(5)

The decision of the Commissioner under sub-section (4) shall be final.