Conditions for issue of licences

Licences under the last two preceding sections may be granted by the Commissioner upon such conditions as he, subject to the control and direction of the [State Government], may prescribe, and for such period not exceeding one year as may be stated in the licence: Provided that, in regard to any liquor or drug for the sale of which a licence is required under any law for the time being in force for the regulation of the excise-revenue, a licence shall be granted by the Commissioner only to persons holding licence under such law and shall have force only while such licence subsists.