Section 272: Fixed retail prices of country spirit

Q: What does Section 272 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 272 TMPM pertains to "Fixed retail prices of country spirit". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 272 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs fixed retail prices of country spirit. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 272 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 272 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 272 TMPM?

धारा 272 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 272 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 272 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs fixed retail prices of country spirit. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 272 TMPM?

Dhara 272 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 272 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 272 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs fixed retail prices of country spirit. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 272 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 272, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, 2016, § 272 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 272

Fixed retail prices of country spirit

- The holder of a licence for the retail sale of country spirit shall not sell such spirit at prices higher or lower than the rate fixed by Government from time to time.

Related Sections

§271

Strength of country spirit

TMPM

§273

Inspection of country spirit shops

TMPM

§1

Short title and commencement

An application referred to in sub-rule (1), shall contain the following particulars, namely;

TMPM

§3

Import or transport of India Made Foreign Liquor forbidden without pass/permit

TMPM

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 272

Fixed retail prices of country spirit

- The holder of a licence for the retail sale of country spirit shall not sell such spirit at prices higher or lower than the rate fixed by Government from time to time.