Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
A learner’s licence or a driving licence issued under this Act shall be effective-
A)
Throughout India
B)
Only within the jurisdiction of the issuing authority
C)
Only within the northeastern states of India
D)
Only within Mizoram
Option A is correct: Throughout India.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
In the offices of the Superintendent of Excise & Narcotics the Service Books for all ministerial and enforcement staff shall be kept by the-
A)
Superintendent
B)
Officer-in- Charge
C)
Head Assistant
D)
Head constable
Option C is correct: Head Assistant.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The post of the Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics is created by-
A)
The Chief Minister of Mizoram
B)
The Governor of Mizoram
C)
The President of India
D)
The Prime Minister of India
Option B is correct: The Governor of Mizoram.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
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.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
It is the duty of Head Assistant to count the number of forms in stock.
A)
Once a year
B)
Twice a year
C)
Thrice a year
D)
Every quarter
Option D is correct: Every quarter.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Subject to the provisions of section 18 The Motor Vehicle Act,1988, no person shall drive a transport vehicle in any public place until he attained the age of-
A)
Twenty years
B)
Twenty one years
C)
Twenty two years
D)
Twenty five years
Option B is correct: Twenty one years.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
As per the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual, 2005 the Superintendent of Excise & Narcotics should inspect his subordinate and establishment and submit the report to the Commissioner at-
A)
Every month
B)
Every two months
C)
Every three months
D)
Every four months
Option C is correct: Every three months.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Which of the following minor penalties is not included in the minor penalties to be awarded on Excise & Narcotics personnel by officer-in-charge of Excise & Narcotics Station and above?
A)
Confinement to quarter guard
B)
Personal duties to superior officers
C)
Punishment drill
D)
Extra guard or fatigue duty
Option B is correct: Personal duties to superior officers.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Which amongst the following option is not mentioned in the proceedings to be recorded in a case dairy by an investigationg officers as per Section 172 of Criminal Procedure Code,1973?
A)
the time at which the information reached him
B)
the details of the person from where he received his information
C)
the time at which he began and closed his investigation
D)
the place or places visited by him
Option B is correct: the details of the person from where he received his information.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Which of the following option is not mentioned under section 53 of BSA, 2023 ? Facts admitted need not be proved in any proceeding:-
A)
Which the parties thereto or their agents agree to admit at the hearing
B)
Which before the hearing they agree to admit by any writing under their hands
C)
Which by any rule of pleading in force at the time they are deemed to have admitted by their pleadings
D)
Which the parties admit only during cross -examination of witnesses and also proved by documentary evidence.
Option D is correct: Which the parties admit only during cross -examination of witnesses and also proved by documentary evidence..
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
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
In the administrative and financial rules governing the transport of prisoners (including under-trial prisoners) between districts in India and specifically within the state administrative frameworks of Mizoram, the principle of 'originating cost' generally applies. The conveyance and incidental charges (such as food, escort costs, and transport) are borne by the district from which the prisoner is being sent (the sending district). This is because the prisoner is currently under the custody and jurisdiction of the sending district's authorities until they are formally handed over to the receiving district. Therefore, the budget for the transfer is charged to the establishment of the district of origin.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Under_________ of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 when issuing a warrant to an Excise and Narcotics Officer, the Court may address him either by name or by the title of his office.
A)
Section 70
B)
Section 71
C)
Section 72
D)
Section 73
Option C is correct: Section 72.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Any arms and ammunition seized along with illegal drugs or liquor under Section 20 of Arms Act, 1959, if confiscated,
A)
Shall be submitted to the Home department for necessary action
B)
Shall be at the disposal of the trial magistrate for destruction
C)
Shall be alloted to Excise and Narcotics Department on a reserved price
D)
Shall be returned to the owner of the seized arms and ammunition
Option A is correct: Shall be submitted to the Home department for necessary action.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Within the limit of any military cantonment, no licence for the manufacture or sale of liquor shall be granted as per the ME Act,1973, except with the previous of consent of:
A)
The Commanding officer
B)
The Administrator
C)
The Excise Commissioner
D)
The Collector
According to the provisions of the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, specifically regarding the granting of licenses within restricted or specialized areas, the law ensures that military installations maintain their security and discipline. For any license related to the manufacture or sale of liquor within the limits of a military cantonment, the Excise authorities cannot act unilaterally. The Act mandates that the previous consent of 'The Administrator' of the cantonment must be obtained before such a license is granted.
- Option (a) The Commanding Officer: While they hold operational command, the administrative control of the cantonment area for licensing purposes rests with the Administrator.
- Option (c) The Excise Commissioner: The Commissioner is the granting authority, but they cannot grant the license *without* the consent of the Administrator.
- Option (d) The Collector: The Collector manages district administration but does not have the authority to override the administrative consent required for a military cantonment.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics are empowered to grant leave of absence to Ministerial staff serving under them upto _________, provided the leave is due under the Fundamental Rules.
A)
one month
B)
two months
C)
three months
D)
four months
Under the delegation of powers for granting leave in the Government of Mizoram (following the standard FR/SR and State Leave Rules), the Head of Office or the controlling officer—in this case, the Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics—is typically empowered to sanction leave for their subordinate ministerial staff up to a maximum period of three months. Any leave application exceeding this duration generally requires the approval of the Administrative Department (Government). This delegation ensures administrative efficiency while maintaining central oversight for long-term absences. Therefore, option (c) is the correct limit for the Superintendent's granting authority.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics are empowered to grant leave of absence to Ministerial staff serving under them upto_________, provided the leave is due under the Fundamental Rules.
A)
one month
B)
two months
C)
three months
D)
four months
Under the delegation of powers regarding leave sanctions in the Mizoram State Government (following the general principles of the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules - FR/SR), the Head of Office or the controlling officer (in this case, the Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics) is typically empowered to sanction leave for their subordinate staff, including ministerial staff, up to a maximum period of three months. Any leave exceeding this duration generally requires the approval of the Administrative Department or a higher authority. Therefore, the Superintendent can grant leave of absence up to three months, provided the leave is actually due in the employee's leave account as per the Fundamental Rules.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Mode of levy of duty is given under:
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 duty are detailed in the sections following the general administration. Specifically, Section 21 of the Act prescribes the 'Mode of levy of duty,' outlining how the duty on exciseable articles is to be calculated and charged. Section 20 generally deals with the imposition of duty, while subsequent sections (22 and 23) typically deal with the recovery of duty or specific exemptions/refunds. Therefore, the specific 'mode' or mechanism of levy is governed by Section 21.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
What is the period for which a Sub-inspector may remain in one District?
A)
Two years
B)
Three years
C)
Five years
D)
No limit
In the context of the Mizoram Police and related departmental rules (which govern the cadre of Sub-inspectors in the Excise & Narcotics Department as they often follow similar police-style posting and transfer norms), the standard tenure for a Sub-inspector in one district is typically three years. This is designed to prevent the development of vested interests in a specific locality and to ensure the officer gains diverse experience across different districts of the state. While extensions may be granted by the competent authority in special circumstances, the prescribed normal period for transfer is three years.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
No person to whom a licence has been granted under this Act shall have any claim to the renewal of such licence, or , save as is provided in_________, any claim to compensation on the determination thereof.
A)
Section 29
B)
Section 31
C)
Section 33
D)
Section 36
This question pertains to the legal provisions regarding the granting and renewal of licenses under the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973. According to the Act, a license is a privilege granted by the government and not a vested right. Therefore, a licensee cannot claim a right to the renewal of a license. Furthermore, the Act specifies that no compensation is payable upon the determination (termination/expiry) of such a license, except as specifically provided under Section 31. Section 31 typically deals with the conditions and specific circumstances under which compensation or specific settlements may be addressed during the determination of a license. Options a, c, and d refer to different sections of the Act that deal with other regulatory or penal provisions and do not govern the specific claim to compensation upon license determination.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
As per The ME Act,1973 the administrator while accepting the payment for grant of exclusive priviledge under section 19 may accept payment of sum not exceeding
A)
Twenty five thousand rupees
B)
Fifty thousand rupees
C)
Sixty thousand rupees
D)
Seventy thousand rupees
Under Section 19 of the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, the Administrator is empowered to grant exclusive privileges for the sale or transport of liquor. When accepting payments for such grants, the Act specifies a ceiling on the amount that can be accepted by the administrator in a specific capacity or transaction without further higher-level authorization or specific treasury procedures. According to the statutory provisions of the Act, the limit for such payment acceptance is twenty-five thousand rupees. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they exceed the statutory limit prescribed in the Act.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Under the provision of _________ of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Excise and Narcotics Officers not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspectors shall conduct Prosecutions.
A)
Section 301
B)
Section 302
C)
Section 303
D)
Section 304
Option B is correct: Section 302.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Under Section 57 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 ‘Primary Evidence’ means:
A)
The documents prepared after the dispute has arisen
B)
The documents itself produced for the inspection of the Court
C)
Any oral statement made by a witness about the contents of the document
D)
Any typed copy of a document, even if the original is available and can be produced.
Option B is correct: The documents itself produced for the inspection of the Court.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Under the Mizoram Excise Act,1973 who appointed the “Administrator” of the Union Territory of Mizoram under Article 239 of the Indian Constitution?
A)
The President of India
B)
The Governor of Mizoram
C)
The Excise Commissioner
D)
The Deputy Commissioner
The question refers to the administrative structure of Mizoram during its period as a Union Territory (UT), as the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973 was enacted when Mizoram was still a UT. According to Article 239 of the Constitution of India, every Union Territory shall be administered by the President of India. The President appoints an Administrator to carry out these functions. Therefore, the 'Administrator' mentioned in the context of the 1973 Act was appointed by the President of India.
- Option (b) is incorrect because the Governor is appointed for States, not for the administration of a UT under Article 239.
- Option (c) and (d) are incorrect as the Excise Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner are executive officers within the administration and do not have the constitutional authority to appoint the Administrator of a Union Territory.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Loss of arms is a very serious case which could amount to _________ from service of the officer responsible for the loss.
A)
removal
B)
dismissal
C)
suspension
D)
termination
In the context of disciplinary actions for uniformed services (such as the Excise & Narcotics Department), the loss of government arms or ammunition is treated as a grave act of negligence or misconduct. Under the relevant service rules and disciplinary guidelines for government servants in Mizoram, 'Dismissal' is the most severe form of major penalty. While 'removal' also ends service, 'dismissal' typically carries the additional consequence of disqualifying the individual from future employment under the government. Given that the loss of arms is described as a 'very serious case,' it warrants the highest level of disciplinary action, which is dismissal from service. 'Suspension' is a temporary measure pending inquiry, not a final penalty, and 'termination' is a general term often used for contractual services rather than the specific disciplinary penalty applied to permanent government officers in this context.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Which section of the Motor Vehicle Acts, 1988 talks about the Power of licensing authority to disqualify from holding a driving license or revoke such licence?
A)
Section 15
B)
Section 19
C)
Section 21
D)
Section 22
Option B is correct: Section 19.
