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The Punjab Local Option Act, 1923

The Punjab Local Option Act, 1923

General192311 sections4 chapters

This Act enables local governing bodies in Punjab and Chandigarh to regulate the sale of alcohol within their specific districts. By empowering these councils, it allows communities to determine the maximum number of licensed liquor shops, either by council ordinance or through a binding local referendum. When a specific area is declared eligible, the government must respect these local decisions if confirmed by a two-thirds majority of voters. Ultimately, the legislation gives local populations direct control over alcohol access, ensuring that regulations align with the specific social and community needs of a region rather than applying a uniform rule across the entire state.

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Chapter L CL : →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3Application by local body for extension of the Act
  4. 4Restriction of the number of liquor shops in a local area
  5. 5Referendum
  6. 6Resolution of empowered local bodies to be binding on Collectors

Chapter IIL - →

  1. 7Powers of the Central Government
  2. 8Powers of local bodies

Chapter V ; →

  1. 10Penalties
  2. 11Saving of the provisions of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914

Chapter V ) GENERAL. →

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