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Under Section 153, when might a Court report the circumstances of a case to the High Court or another authority regarding a question asked by an advocate?
A)
If the question was asked with reasonable grounds but is found to be prejudicial
B)
If the Court believes the question was asked without reasonable grounds
C)
If the question was asked in a manner deemed too aggressive by the advocate
D)
If the question was irrelevant to the case
Option B is correct: If the Court believes the question was asked without reasonable grounds.
No person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place, provided that [a motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc] out gear may be driven in a public place by a person after attaining the age of:
A)
Fourteen years
B)
Fifteen years
C)
Sixteen years
D)
Seventeen years
Option C is correct: Sixteen years.
Which of the following statements is true, according to Section 94 of the BSA, 2023, regarding oral evidence ?
A)
Oral evidence is admissible to prove the terms of a written contract
B)
Oral evidence is admissible to contradict the contents of a written contract
C)
Oral evidence is admissible to prove facts mentioned in the document, even if the fact is unrelated to the main contract or disposition
D)
Oral evidence is never admissible if there is a written document.
Option C is correct: Oral evidence is admissible to prove facts mentioned in the document, even if the fact is unrelated to the main contract or disposition.
According to the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual 2005, as soon as the Excise & Narcotics papers of a case are laid on trying Magistrate’s table , the responsibility of Court Officers with regard to them_______.
A)
Remains
B)
Ceases
C)
Continues
D)
Terminates
According to the procedural guidelines laid down in the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual 2005, the custody and responsibility for the case papers (including the seizure list, reports, and evidence) lie with the investigating and reporting officers until they are formally submitted to the court. Once the case papers are officially laid on the trying Magistrate's table, the legal custody of the documents transfers to the court. Consequently, the administrative responsibility of the Court Officers (or the officers submitting the papers) regarding the physical possession and maintenance of those specific papers 'ceases', as they are now under the jurisdiction and custody of the judiciary for the trial process.
As mentioned in the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual 2005 Court officers means;
A)
Officers of the Excise & Narcotics assigned to court liason and coordination work
B)
Investigating officers of Excise & Narcotics who attend court proceedings for trial purposes
C)
Prosecuting Officers posted at Excise & Narcotics Prosecution Branch in the court of law
D)
Any government officer present in court for official duties connected with Excise & Narcotics cases.
According to the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual 2005, the term 'Court Officers' is specifically defined in the context of the legal and judicial proceedings of the department. While Investigating Officers (Option b) and Liaison Officers (Option a) interact with the court, the specific designation of 'Court Officers' refers to the Prosecuting Officers who are stationed at the Prosecution Branch. Their primary role is to conduct the prosecution of cases in the court of law on behalf of the Excise & Narcotics Department to ensure that offenders are convicted based on the evidence collected during the investigation. Option d is too broad as it includes any government officer, which does not align with the specific departmental definition in the Manual.
What is the maximum fine for driving uninsured vehicle mentioned under section 196 of the MV Acts, 1988?
A)
500 rupees
B)
1000 rupees
C)
2000 rupees
D)
4000 rupees
Option C is correct: 2000 rupees.
What should be the procedure in making an arrest by Excise & Narcotics officers on Excise & Narcotics offences if such person forcilbly resists the endeovour to arrest him , or attempts to evade arrest?
A)
Pray to court for warrant of the arrest
B)
Request the person until he/she agreed for the arrest
C)
Use all means necessary to effect the arrest
D)
Report to the officer-in-charge for necessary action
Option C is correct: Use all means necessary to effect the arrest.
Under ME Act, 1973, any person aggrieved by any order under the Act or any rule made thereunder by any officer, other than the Excise Commissioner may, within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed , appeal to the _______.
A)
Superintendent
B)
Excise Commissioner
C)
Administrator
D)
Secretary
Under the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, the administrative hierarchy for appeals is clearly defined. The Act stipulates that if a person is aggrieved by an order passed by any officer (such as a Sub-Inspector or Superintendent) acting under the Act or its rules, they have the right to appeal. Since the Excise Commissioner is the highest administrative authority within the department for the implementation of the Act, the appeal against orders passed by subordinate officers is directed to the Excise Commissioner. The phrasing 'other than the Excise Commissioner' in the question explicitly indicates that the Excise Commissioner is the appellate authority for all other officers' decisions.
The conveyance and other incidental charges of under trial prisoners sent from one district to another will be borne by:
A)
The district to which the prisoners are sent
B)
The district from which the prisoners are sent
C)
The Headquarters of Excise and Narcotics
D)
The Judicial Court from which the prisoners are sent
Option B is correct: The district from which the prisoners are sent.
The Superintendent of Excise & Narcotics must verify the whole stock of forms_______ a year.
A)
Once
B)
Twice
C)
Thrice
D)
Four times
According to the administrative and procedural guidelines laid down in the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual 2005, the Superintendent of Excise & Narcotics is responsible for the custody and management of official forms used within the department. To ensure accountability, prevent misuse, and maintain an accurate inventory of stationery and official documents, the Manual mandates that the Superintendent must verify the whole stock of forms once a year. This annual verification process ensures that the physical stock matches the register entries and helps in planning the procurement for the subsequent year.
Under which section of the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973 does it mentioned the Mode of levy of duty ?
A)
Section 20
B)
Section 21
C)
Section 22
D)
Section 23
Under the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, the provisions regarding the levy and collection of duties are detailed in the sections following the general prohibitions. Section 21 specifically outlines the 'Mode of levy of duty,' detailing how the excise duty is to be calculated and applied to the goods (liquor/narcotics) subject to excise. Section 20 generally deals with the levy of duty itself, while Section 21 specifies the 'Mode' or the method by which that levy is executed. Sections 22 and 23 typically deal with the recovery of arrears and other administrative penalties related to duty evasion.
No person arrested under the provisions of the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, shall be detain in custody for a longer period of:
A)
Twelve hours
B)
Twenty hours
C)
Twenty-four hours
D)
Forty eight hours
Under the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, and in alignment with the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India (Article 22(2)) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), any person arrested by a police officer or an authorized officer under the Act must be produced before the nearest Magistrate within a period of twenty-four hours. This time limit excludes the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the court of the Magistrate. Therefore, a person cannot be detained in custody beyond twenty-four hours without a judicial order for remand. Options a, b, and d are incorrect as they do not align with the statutory legal requirement for the production of an arrested person before a magistrate.
Under which section of the Motor Vehicle Acts, 1988 does it mentioned driving by a drunken person or by a person under the influence of drugs?
A)
Section 182
B)
Section 183
C)
Section 184
D)
Section 185
Option D is correct: Section 185.
A complete brief, certified true copy of Judgement and Order, depositions of witnesses, order sheet with necessary comments shall be furnished to the Public Prosecutor for filing an appeal/revision against the impugned order so as to enable the Public Prosecutor to submit appeal/revision petition within the stipulated period of _______ from the date of receipt of order.
A)
15 days
B)
30 days
C)
40 days
D)
60 days
Option B is correct: 30 days.
What is the maximum fine for the offences which is not specifically provided under the ME Act 1973, as mentioned under section 59 of the Act?
A)
100 rupees
B)
1000 rupees
C)
200 rupees
D)
2000 rupees
Under the Mizoram Excise Act 1973, Section 59 serves as a 'General Penalty' clause. This section specifies that for any offense committed under the Act for which no specific penalty (fine or imprisonment) is provided in other sections of the Act, the offender shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
Step-by-step analysis:
1. Identify the Section: Section 59 of the ME Act 1973.
2. Purpose: To provide a default penalty for omissions in the Act where specific punishments aren't listed.
3. Legal Provision: The statutory limit for this general fine is set at 200 rupees.
Therefore, Option (c) is the correct answer. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect as they do not align with the statutory limit mentioned in Section 59.
Instead of or in addition to any duty leviable under Chapter V of the ME Act 1973,the Administrator may accept payment of a sum not exceeding twenty five thousand rupees in consideration of the grant of any exclusive privilege under _______.
A)
Section 12
B)
Section 14
C)
Section 17
D)
Section 19
Under the Mizoram Excise Act 1973, Section 17 specifically deals with the power of the Administrator to grant exclusive privileges. According to the provisions of this section, the Administrator is empowered to grant an exclusive privilege (such as the right to sell or transport liquor) in exchange for a payment. The Act stipulates that instead of, or in addition to, the duties leviable under Chapter V (which covers duties on liquor), the Administrator may accept a sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees as consideration for granting such an exclusive privilege.
- Section 12 generally relates to the licensing of premises.
- Section 14 typically deals with the conditions of licenses.
- Section 19 usually pertains to the cancellation or suspension of licenses.
Therefore, Section 17 is the correct legal provision governing the acceptance of payment for exclusive privileges.
Before licence are granted , in any year for the retail sale of any intoxicant the _______ shall take measure, in such manner as may be prescribed, as may best enable him to ascertain local public opinion in regard to the licencing and location of shops.
A)
Superintendent of Excise
B)
Commissioner of Excise
C)
Collector
D)
None of the above
According to the provisions of the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, the responsibility for ascertaining local public opinion regarding the licensing and location of retail shops for intoxicants lies with the Collector. Before granting licenses for the retail sale of intoxicants in any given year, the Collector is mandated to take prescribed measures to gauge the sentiment and opinion of the local public to ensure that the placement of such shops does not cause undue public grievance or violate local norms.
- Option (a) Superintendent of Excise: While the Superintendent manages the administration and enforcement of the Act, the specific statutory duty to ascertain public opinion for licensing locations is vested in the Collector.
- Option (b) Commissioner of Excise: The Commissioner is the head of the department and handles policy and appellate matters, rather than the localized field-level public opinion surveys for specific shop locations.
- Option (c) Collector: This is the correct authority as per the administrative framework of the Act for this specific procedure.
What is the minimum imprisonment for selling liquor illegally?
A)
6 months
B)
1 year
C)
2 years
D)
No minimum imprisonment mentioned
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, the sale of liquor is strictly prohibited. According to the penal provisions of the Act, any person who sells, offers for sale, or distributes liquor illegally is liable for punishment. The Act specifies that the punishment for such an offense shall be imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to a fine. Therefore, the minimum imprisonment period stipulated for the illegal sale of liquor is 1 year.
What is the punishment for illegal sale of liquor?
A)
Fine only
B)
Imprisonment only
C)
Both imprisonment and fine
D)
No punishment
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, the illegal sale, manufacture, import, or transport of liquor is treated as a serious offense. The Act is designed to strictly prohibit the trade of alcohol within the state. According to the penal provisions of the MLP Act, the punishment for the illegal sale of liquor typically involves a combination of both rigorous imprisonment and a monetary fine. This dual approach serves as both a punitive measure (imprisonment) and a deterrent/restitutive measure (fine) to discourage the illicit liquor trade. Options 'a' and 'b' are incorrect because the law does not limit the punishment to only one of these penalties, and option 'd' is incorrect as illegal sale is a punishable crime under the Act.
“Addict” means:
A)
Anyone using prescription medicine
B)
A person who transport any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance
C)
A person who traffics drugs
D)
A person dependent on any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance
Option D is correct: A person dependent on any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance.
Bail under NDPS Act is:
A)
Easily available
B)
Subject to strict conditions under Section 37
C)
Mandatory for all accused
D)
Not applicable
Option B is correct: Subject to strict conditions under Section 37.
Which agency is the apex enforcement body for NDPS Act?
A)
Narcotics Control Bureau
B)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
C)
CBI
D)
National Investigation Agency
Option A is correct: Narcotics Control Bureau.
What does “Prohibition” mean in the Act?
A)
Ban
B)
Permission
C)
Allowance
D)
Regulation
In the context of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 'Prohibition' refers to the legal act of forbidding or banning the manufacture, sale, possession, and consumption of liquor.
1. Option (a) 'Ban' is a direct synonym for prohibition, meaning a formal or official order prohibiting something.
2. Option (b) 'Permission' is the opposite of prohibition.
3. Option (c) 'Allowance' refers to permitting something, which contradicts the intent of a Prohibition Act.
4. Option (d) 'Regulation' refers to the control or management of an activity through rules, whereas 'Prohibition' goes a step further by banning the activity entirely.
Who notifies the Enforcement Officers?
A)
Governor
B)
Excise Commissioner
C)
State Government
D)
Parliament
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act 2019, the power to appoint and notify officers for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the Act rests with the State Government. Specifically, the State Government notifies individuals as 'Enforcement Officers' to carry out inspections, seizures, and arrests as prescribed under the Act.
- Option (a) Governor: While the Governor is the constitutional head, administrative notifications for officer appointments are issued in the name of the State Government.
- Option (b) Excise Commissioner: The Commissioner manages the administration and oversees the officers, but the legal authority to 'notify' the status of an Enforcement Officer typically lies with the State Government.
- Option (d) Parliament: The Parliament deals with Central laws; the MLP Act is a state-specific legislation administered by the Government of Mizoram.
Possession of how much liquor is punishable under the Act?
A)
Any quantity
B)
Above 2 liters
C)
More than 5 bottles
D)
If sold in market
The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, is a strict prohibition law. Under the provisions of the Act, the manufacture, sale, transport, and possession of liquor are prohibited within the state of Mizoram. Unlike some excise laws in other states that allow for a 'personal limit' or 'permissible quantity' for consumption, the MLP Act 2019 aims for total prohibition. Therefore, the possession of liquor, regardless of the quantity (even a small amount), constitutes an offense under the Act. Options b, c, and d are incorrect because the law does not set a minimum threshold of 2 liters or 5 bottles to trigger a penalty, nor is the punishment contingent upon whether the liquor was sold in a market; mere possession is sufficient for a violation.