- Whoever imports, exports, transports, possesses, [sells] [This word was inserted by Bombay 26 of 1952, Section 45(1).] or manufactures any intoxicant or hemp without the payment of duty or fee provided for under this Act shall, on conviction [in addition to being required to pay such duty or fee, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or the amount of such duty or fee, whichever is greater, or with both.] [This portion was substituted for the portion beginning with the words 'be liable to the same punishments' and ending with the words 'of this Act', by Bombay 26 of 1952, Section 45 (z).]
Chapter VIIIE — xcise Duties