Section 509: Dipping place or level of vessel not to be altered

Q: What does Section 509 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 509 TMPM pertains to "Dipping place or level of vessel not to be altered". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 509 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs dipping place or level of vessel not to be altered. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 509 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 509 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 509 TMPM?

धारा 509 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 509 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 509 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs dipping place or level of vessel not to be altered. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 509 TMPM?

Dhara 509 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 509 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 509 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs dipping place or level of vessel not to be altered. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 509 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 509, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 509 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 509

Dipping place or level of vessel not to be altered

- The distiller shall not cause or allow the dipping place or level of any vessel to be altered, or any device to be used to deceive the officer-in-charge in taking the gauge of any vessel, or to prevent him from taking a true account of all wash or spirit in any vessel.