Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Under 57 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 no Police/Excise and Narcotics officer may detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer period than in all the circumstances of the case is reasonable and such period must not, in the absence of a special order of a magistrate under _________ of the code, exceed 24 hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of the arrest to the magistrate’s court.
A)
Section 165
B)
Section 166
C)
Section 167
D)
Section 168
Option C is correct: Section 167.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code,1973 mentioned that the travelling expenses of complainants and witnesses attending Court in Excise & Narcotics case are payable by the Criminal Court?
A)
Section 310
B)
Section 312
C)
Section 320
D)
Section 325
Option B is correct: Section 312.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Care must be taken that case diaries called for by the Court under _________ Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 but not put in as evidence, are not attached to the record.
A)
Section 172
B)
Section 173
C)
Section 170
D)
Section 171
Option A is correct: Section 172.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Section 38 of The Mizoram Excise Act-1973 talks about:
A)
Issue of warrants
B)
Power of Investigating Officer
C)
Report of arrest, seizure & search
D)
Bail
Under the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, Section 38 specifically mandates the procedural requirement for reporting. It stipulates that whenever any person is arrested, or any search is conducted, or any seizure of liquor, drugs, or materials is made under the Act, a report of such action must be submitted to the designated authority (usually the Magistrate or the superior officer) to ensure transparency and legal compliance in the exercise of police/excise powers.
- Option (a) 'Issue of warrants' is typically covered under different sections relating to the powers of the court/magistrate.
- Option (b) 'Power of Investigating Officer' is a broad category spread across multiple sections (such as search and seizure powers).
- Option (d) 'Bail' is governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and specific bailable/non-bailable clauses within the Act, but not by Section 38.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
_________ may accept payment of a sum not exceeding twenty five thousand rupees in consideration of the grant of any exclusive privilege under section 19.
A)
The Excise Commissioner
B)
The administrator
C)
The Collector
D)
The Magistrate
Under the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, Section 19 deals with the grant of exclusive privileges (such as the right to sell or transport liquor). According to the administrative and financial powers delegated within the Act, the Collector is empowered to accept payments for the grant of such exclusive privileges, provided the sum does not exceed twenty-five thousand rupees. The Excise Commissioner generally handles higher-value grants or policy-level approvals, while the Collector manages the local implementation and collection of fees within the specified limit. The Administrator and Magistrate do not hold the primary financial authority for accepting privilege payments under this specific section of the Excise Act.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
_________ shall be the over-all in-charge of the arms and ammunition belonging to Excise & Narcotics Department.
A)
Officer-in-charge
B)
Assistant Commissioner (Enforcement)
C)
Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement)
D)
Commissioner
In the administrative hierarchy of the Excise & Narcotics Department of the Government of Mizoram, the Commissioner is the head of the department. According to the standard operating procedures and arms management guidelines for the department, the overall responsibility and accountability for the arms and ammunition belonging to the department rest with the highest administrative authority, which is the Commissioner. While the Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) or Assistant Commissioner (Enforcement) may handle the operational supervision and the Officer-in-charge may handle the physical custody (Kote), the 'over-all in-charge' (ultimate accountability) is the Commissioner.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The Commissioner is the Budget Controlling Officer for the Excise and Narcotics department. He excercises such financial power as delegated to him by the Government in accordance with the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, _________ as amended from time to time.
A)
1964
B)
1968
C)
1978
D)
1987
In the administrative and financial framework of the Government of Mizoram, the 'Delegation of Financial Powers Rules' (DFPR) governs how financial authority is distributed among various heads of departments and controlling officers. The specific rules governing the delegation of financial powers in Mizoram were established in 1978. The Commissioner of Excise and Narcotics, acting as the Budget Controlling Officer, derives their authority to sanction expenditures and manage budgets based on the DFPR 1978, as amended from time to time. Options a, b, and d are incorrect as they do not correspond to the year the primary Delegation of Financial Powers Rules were enacted for the state.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Under which section was it mentioned the Power of Court to disqualify. Where a person is convicted of an offence under this Act or of an offence in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used.
A)
Section 20
B)
Section 22
C)
Section 24
D)
Section 26
Option A is correct: Section 20.
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 number of Head Constables and Constables of Excise and Narcotics allowed to be absent on leave, other than casual leave or extra-ordinary leave without pay, should not exceed _________ of the effective numerical strength in the District, except on medical grounds.
A)
five percent (5%)
B)
ten percent (10%)
C)
fifteen percent (15%)
D)
twenty percent (20%)
In the administrative and service rules governing uniformed personnel (such as the Excise and Narcotics Department) in Mizoram, there are specific quotas for leave to ensure that the 'effective numerical strength' of the force is maintained for operational readiness. According to the established leave regulations for Head Constables and Constables, the maximum percentage of personnel allowed to be absent on leave (excluding Casual Leave and Extra-Ordinary Leave without pay) at any given time is 15%. This ensures that the district maintains at least 85% of its manpower to handle enforcement and narcotics control duties. Leave beyond this limit is generally only granted on critical medical grounds or exceptional circumstances.
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
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
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.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Manufacture and sale in cantonments is given under_________.
A)
Section 20
B)
Section 22
C)
Section 24
D)
Section 26
Under the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, the regulation of liquor and narcotics is divided into various sections. Section 24 specifically deals with the 'Manufacture and sale in cantonments'. This section provides the legal framework and restrictions regarding the production and sale of intoxicants within military cantonment areas, ensuring that such activities are regulated by the appropriate authorities to maintain discipline and security within those zones. Sections 20, 22, and 26 deal with other administrative permissions, licensing conditions, and penalties/restrictions that do not specifically govern the spatial jurisdiction of cantonments in the same manner as Section 24.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
According to Section 47 , when a motor vehicle registered in one State has been kept in another State, for a period exceeding _________, the owner of the vehicle shall, apply to the registering authority, within whose jurisdiction the vehicle then is, for the assignment of a new registration mark and shall present the certificate of registration to that registering authority:
A)
six months
B)
twelve months
C)
10 months
D)
two years
Option B is correct: twelve months.
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
Power of State Government to make rules is provided under _________ of the Motor Vehicle Acts, 1988.
A)
Section 26
B)
Section 27
C)
Section 28
D)
Section 29
Option B is correct: Section 27.
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
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
‘Excise and Narcotics Station’ means any post or place declared generally or specially by the_________, to be an Excise and Narcotics Station.
A)
Deputy Commissioner of a District
B)
Commissioner of Excise and Narcotics
C)
Governor
D)
State Government
In the context of the administrative and legal framework of the Excise and Narcotics Department of the Government of Mizoram, the designation of official posts or locations as 'Excise and Narcotics Stations' is a statutory power. According to the definitions section of the relevant state excise rules/acts, such a declaration is made by the State Government. While the Commissioner of Excise and Narcotics manages the administration and the Deputy Commissioner handles district-level coordination, the legal authority to 'declare' a place as an official station (which carries specific legal jurisdictions and powers) rests with the State Government. Therefore, option (d) is the correct legal authority for this declaration.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Admissibility of electronic records as evidence is mentioned under_________ of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
A)
Section 60
B)
Section 62
C)
Section 63
D)
Secion 64
Option C is correct: Section 63.
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
The procedure of withdrawal of pending Excise and Narcotics cases should be resorted to except in the following cases:
(i) Cases in which, during the course of the proceedings in Court, it has been found that wrong persons have been sent up owing to obvious mistake during investigation.
(ii) Cases which are so weak and are bound almost certain to end in acquittal and which in the first instance should not have been sent to Court.
(iii) Cases where the offence is of a serious nature and public interest demands prosecution.
(iv) Cases where withdrawal may adversely affect the deterrent effect of law enforcement.
A)
(i) and (iii) are the correct answer
B)
(ii), (iii) and (iv) are the correct answer
C)
(i) and (ii) are the correct answer
D)
(i),(ii),(iii) and (iv) are the correct answer
The question asks for the cases where the procedure of withdrawal of pending cases should NOT be resorted to (indicated by the word 'except').
1. Analysis of Statement (i): If wrong persons were sent to court due to an obvious mistake during investigation, it is a valid ground for withdrawal to prevent a miscarriage of justice. Therefore, withdrawal SHOULD be resorted to here.
2. Analysis of Statement (ii): Cases that are extremely weak and bound for acquittal are typically candidates for withdrawal to save judicial time. However, in the context of strict enforcement of Excise and Narcotics laws, if the case was filed in good faith, it is often argued that it should be decided by the court. But more importantly, looking at the structure of the options provided in departmental manuals, statements (iii) and (iv) are absolute prohibitions.
3. Analysis of Statement (iii): If an offence is of a serious nature and public interest demands prosecution, withdrawal is strictly prohibited. This is a primary 'except' case.
4. Analysis of Statement (iv): If withdrawal would undermine the deterrent effect of the law (which is critical in Narcotics control), withdrawal should not be resorted to. This is another primary 'except' case.
Comparing the options: Option (b) includes (iii) and (iv), which are the most definitive reasons why a case should NOT be withdrawn. While (ii) is debatable in general law, in the specific context of this departmental exam question, the combination of (ii), (iii), and (iv) represents the categories where the department is cautioned against withdrawing cases to maintain the integrity of the law and public trust.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Under _________ of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam , 2023, if no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person.
A)
Section 55
B)
Section 68
C)
Section 72
D)
Seciotn 80
Option B is correct: Section 68.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The arrestee shall be subjected to medical examination every _________ during his detention in custody by a doctor on the panel of doctors appointed by Director , Health Services of the state.
A)
24 hours
B)
36 hours
C)
46 hours
D)
48 hours
In the context of detention and medical examination for law enforcement and excise officials in India, and specifically under the guidelines followed in Mizoram for the treatment of detainees, it is a mandatory procedural requirement to ensure the well-being of the arrestee and prevent custodial torture. According to the standard operating procedures and legal mandates regarding the medical examination of persons in custody, the arrestee must be subjected to a medical examination every 48 hours. This is conducted by a doctor on the panel appointed by the Director of Health Services of the state to ensure an impartial assessment of the detainee's health and physical condition. Options a, b, and c are incorrect as they do not align with the prescribed statutory timeframe for periodic medical check-ups during detention.
