Section 72: Prohibition for issue of foreign liquor on holidays and dry days

Q: What does Section 72 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 72 TMPM pertains to "Prohibition for issue of foreign liquor on holidays and dry days". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 72 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits prohibition for issue of foreign liquor on holidays and dry days. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 72 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 72 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 72 TMPM?

धारा 72 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 72 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 72 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits prohibition for issue of foreign liquor on holidays and dry days. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 72 TMPM?

Dhara 72 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 72 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 72 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits prohibition for issue of foreign liquor on holidays and dry days. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 72 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 72, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 72 (India).

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- (i) The licensee shall not issue foreign liquor from the manufactory on Sundays and other Public Holidays and in any other days between 8 P.M. to 6 A.M. without the permission of the Excise Superintendent concerned.

(ii) Prohibition of closure of manufactory on working days: The manufactory shall not be kept closed and issues shall not be refused on any working day except during the days and hours specified in Sub-rule (i) above without the written permission of Excise Superintendent concerned.

(iii) Permission to be obtained for working beyond normal working hours and on holidays: When a licensee intends to work the manufactory during any period specified for closure under sub-rule (i) above, he shall give prior notice to the officer-in-charge in that behalf and also obtain the written permission of the Excise Superintendent concerned.