Exemption from operation of the act

Nothing in this Act shall apply— (i) in respect of any liquor, denatured spirit and their preparations which are the property and in the possession of the Government and in respect of liquor manufactured and used by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of Manipur, excluding India made foreign liquor and foreign liquor provided it is used for customary and traditional purposes subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be specified by notification in the official gazette.