Clause 18
- Document type
- Other
- Dated
- Category
- Central Excise Acts
Failure of excise officers on duty.
18. Failure of excise officers on duty. -
Any excise officer who ceases or refuses to perform, or refuses to perform, or withdraws himself from, the duties of his office, unless he obtained the express written permission of his superior, officer or has given such superior officer two months notice in writing of his intention or has other law excuse, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to three months pay, or with both.
Any excise officer who ceases or refuses to perform, or refuses to perform, or withdraws himself from, the duties of his office, unless he obtained the express written permission of his superior, officer or has given such superior officer two months notice in writing of his intention or has other law excuse, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to three months pay, or with both.