Resolution of empowered local bodies to be binding on Collectors

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, and the rules made thereunder with regard to the powers and functions of the Collector under the said Act a resolution passed under section 4 or passed and confirmed under section 5 shall be binding upon the Collector of the District in which the local area concerned is situated : Provided that if the Collector is of opinion for reasons to be recorded in writing that within such local area illicit distillation or smuggling of alcohol has been carried on or connived at, within the two years preceding the date of the passing of such resolution, by any of the residents of such local area, such resolution shall not be binding upon him, unless the Commissioner orders that it shall be so binding.