The Assam Liquor Prohibition Act of 1952 (Assam Act No. I of 1953) makes it illegal to possess, consume, or manufacture liquor, as well as to smuggle it, in the Barpeta Sub-division and other areas of the state where it’s deemed necessary.
An Act to prohibit possession, consumption and manufacture of liquor in and of smuggling thereof into the Barpeta sub-division and other areas of the State.
Prohibition:
No person shall-
(1) transport, import or possess liquor;
(2) sell or buy liquor;
(3) consume liquor except on a permit granted under the provisions of the Act and Rules made thereunder;
(4) manufacture liquor; and
(5) use or keep any material, utensil, implement or apparatus whatsoever for manufacture of liquor :
Provided that for three years from the commencement of the Assam Liquor Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1956 it shall be lawful for a family of Scheduled Tribes to possess Pachwai to the extent of two-and-a-half seers for the purpose of home consumption.
Punishment for contravention:
If someone goes against the rules in Section 3 of this Act, they could end up in prison for a maximum of two years, but they must serve at least three months. They may also face a fine that can reach one thousand rupees, but it can’t be lower than one hundred rupees.
However, if the person is under 21 years old and has no prior convictions, the court may impose a shorter sentence of less than three months and a fine of less than one hundred rupees. This decision should be documented in the judgment, taking into account the individual’s age, character, and background.