Section 538: Licence to be renewed annually

Q: What does Section 538 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 538 TMPM pertains to "Licence to be renewed annually". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 538 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs licence to be renewed annually. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 538 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 538 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 538 TMPM?

धारा 538 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 538 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 538 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs licence to be renewed annually. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 538 TMPM?

Dhara 538 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 538 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 538 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs licence to be renewed annually. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 538 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 538, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 538 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 538

Licence to be renewed annually

- The licence for a brewery or microbrewery must be renewed annually. If there is nothing adverse against the licences at the discretion of the Excise Commissioner and on satisfactory performance of the licence.