APEA Section 1 : Short title, extent, and commencement
Act
Summary
Section 1 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, outlines the act's short title, its applicability across the entire state of Andhra Pradesh, and the conditions for its commencement. The section specifies that the act's provisions may be overridden by the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Ordinance, 1994, where inconsistencies arise. The commencement date is determined by government notification.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1: Application of the Act in a New District
Introduction: The government of Andhra Pradesh has recently created a new district, Amaravati, and needs to implement the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, within this district.
Application: According to Section 1, Sub-section (2) of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968, the Act extends to the whole of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, the provisions of the Act automatically apply to the new district of Amaravati.
Outcome: The Excise Department must ensure that all excise-related activities, such as the sale and distribution of alcohol, comply with the Act in Amaravati. Non-compliance may result in penalties as per the Act's provisions.
Conclusion: By extending the Act to Amaravati, the government ensures uniform regulation of excise activities across the state, maintaining legal consistency and control.
Example 2: Conflict with the Andhra Pradesh Prohibition Ordinance, 1994
Introduction: A local business in Hyderabad is operating under a license issu...
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