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THE BOMBAY SACRAMENTAL WINE RULES , 1950
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G. N. R. D., 716/39, dated 4th May, 1950
- G. N., D. No. 8081/45(i),, dated 11th August, 1950
- G. N., R. D. No. 10484/45 (g), dated 21st September, 1950
- Erratum R. D. No. 10484/45,, dated 30th November, 1950
- G. N. R. D. No. SAC, 1056, dated 15th March, 1957
- G. N. II. D. MIS, 146/33915(a) N, dated 14th July, 1962
- G.N.H.D., FLR. 0173/1800-I-III, dated 30th March, 1973
- G. N. II. D. No. BPA, 1088/X/PRO-2, dated 16th March, 1988
Whereas the Government of Bombay considers that the rules hereinafter appearing should be brought into force at once;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 143 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949), and of all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Bombay is pleased to make the following rules, namely :
1. Short title शीर्षक.[View all order & notifications]
These rules may be called the Bombay Sacramental Wine Rules, 1950.
They shall extend to the whole of the State of Bombay.
They shall come into force at once.
2. Definitions व्याख्या.[View all order & notifications]
In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,—
“Act” means the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949;
“Authorization” means an authorization granted under Rules, 4;
“Form” means a form appended to these rules;
“Household” means a group of persons residing and messing jointly as the members of one domestic unit;
“Liquor” means country liquor of a strength not exceeding 20 percent of proof spirit;
“Wine” means any wine, known by the name of Mass Wine or Sacramental; Wine or by any other name which is used for sacramental purposes, of a strength not exceeding 20 per cent of proof spirit;
Words and expressions not defined in these rules shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3 Application for an Authorization प्राधिकारपत्राकरिता अर्ज.[View all order & notifications]
Any person who according to the religious tenets of the community to which he belongs is required to use wine or liquor for sacramental purposes and who desire to possess, consume or use wine or liquor for such purposes shall make an application for an authorization in that behalf to the Collector in Form SW/A-1 obtain able from the Collector on payment of 1 [fifty naye paise]. The application shall be accompanied by a certificate of recommendation granted by the religious head of the community to which the applicant belongs and who is approved by the State Government for the purpose under section 45 of the Act or where there is no such religious head of the community, by a member of the community to which the applicant belongs and who is approved by the State Government under section 45 of the Act. If the applicant is himself such religious head of the person approved under section 45 of the Act he shall make an application direct to the Collector stating that he is such religious head or the person approved under section 45 of the Act.
4 Grant of Authorisation प्राधिकारपत्र देणे.[View all order & notifications]
On receipt of the application and the certificate or recommendation, the Collector may make such enquiries as he may deem necessary and if he is satisfied that there is no objection to grant the authorisation applied for he may grant and authorisation in Form S. W. 1 on payment of 1[a fee Rs. 25]
5 Delated वगळले.[View all order & notifications]
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6 Quantity for Authorisation प्राधिकारपत्रासाठीचे प्रमाण.[View all order & notifications]
No authorisation shall be granted to any applicant for a quantity exceeding that specified in the certificate of recommendation and in no case shall it be granted to such applicant exceeding such quantity as the Commissioner may determine in this behalf.
7 Place from where liquor to be obtained मद्य मिळवायचे ठिकाण.[View all order & notifications]
Wine or liquor required by a person holding and authorisation under rule 4 shall not be obtained from any place except from a Government or licensed depot or from a licensed manufacturer of sacramental wine.
8 Purchases of wine or liquor in authorisation प्राधिकारपत्रामध्ये वाइन किंवा मद्याची खरेदी.[View all order & notifications]
A person holding an authorisation under rule 4 shall get all purchases of wine or liquor, as the case may be, entered by the depot-keeper, the officer-in-charge of the depot, or licensed manufacturer or sacramental wine as the case may be, in his authorisation.
9 Extension of privilege of purchase, transport and possession of wine or liquor वाइन किंवा मद्य खरेदी, वाहतूक आणि ताब्यात घेण्याच्या विशेषाधिकाराची मुदतवाढ.[View all order & notifications]
The privilege of purchase, transport and possession of wine or liquor granted under the authorisation shall extend only so far as it is incidental to the use or consumption of such wine or liquor, in accordance with these rules and the conditions of the authorisation.
10 Use of wine or liquor purchased under an authorisation प्राधिकारपत्रांतर्गत खरेदी केलेल्या वाइन किंवा मद्याचा वापर.[View all order & notifications]
Any wine or liquor purchased under an authorisation shall be used solely for sacramental purposes.
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No licence, permit pass or authorisation shall be necessary for the consumption or use any person of wine or liquor for sacramental purpose if such wine or liquor is given to him by a person holding an authorisation under rule 4 in accordance with the conditions of the authorisation.
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