Skip to content

Statute → case law

See how courts applied this provision

Jump to judgments under this act, then open an AI Brief on any order. Semantic Search helps you ask in plain English.

  • AI Brief & Ask
  • Semantic AI Search

Credentials emailed - log in to pick up where you left off.

TypeBare Act JurisdictionWest Bengal Government

Opium Act, 1878 Section 5

Power to make rules to permit such matters The 1 Words "Provincial Government" first subs. for the words "Local

~2 min read
https://sooperkanoon.com/act/314960

Bare act section · Research

About this section

Opium Act, 1878 Section 5 is part of Opium Act, 1878 - Power to make rules to permit such matters The 1 Words "Provincial Government" first subs. for the words "Local. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

Research copy - verify against official government publications before filing or court use.

Section Text

Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 and thereafter, the word "State" subs. for the word "Provincial" by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950.[State Government], 2 Words "subject to the control of the Governor General in Council," om. by Ben. Act 5 of 1933. * * * * may, from time to time, by notification in the 3 Words subs. for the words "Local Gazette" by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order. 1937.[Official Gazette], make rules consistent with this Act, to permit absolutely, or subject to the payment of duty or to any other conditions, and to regulate, within the whole or any specified part of the territories administered by such Government, all or any of the following matters :- 4 Original Clauses (b). (c), (d) and (e), renumbered as clauses (a), (b).

(c) and (d), respectively, by Act 2 of 1930.

(a) possession of opium; 5 Original Clauses (b). (c), (d) and (e), renumbered as clauses (a), (b).

(c) and (d), respectively, by Act 2 of 1930.

(b) the transport of opium; 6 Original Clauses (b). (c), (d) and (e), renumbered as clauses (a), (b).

(c) and (d), respectively, by Act 2 of 1930.

(c) the importation or exportation of opium; and 7 Original Clauses (b). (c), (d) and (e), renumbered as clauses (a), (b).

(c) and (d), respectively, by Act 2 of 1930.

(d) the sale of opium and the form of taxation leviable on such sale:

Provided that no duty shall be levied under any such rule on any opium imported and on which a duty is imposed by or under the law relating to sea-customs for the time being in force or under 8 Words and figures subs. for word and figure "section 6" by Act 2 of 1930.[the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930]. 2 Sec. 6 rep. by Act 2 of 1930, which was as under* * * * * * * * Section6 Duty on opium imported by land The Governor General in Council may from time to time. by notification in the Gazette of India, Impose such duty as he thinks fit on opium or on any kind of opium imported by land into British India or into any specified part thereof, and may alter or abolish any duty so imposed."

Frequently asked questions

What does Opium Act, 1878 Section 5 provide?

Section Section 5 of the Opium Act, 1878 (Power to make rules to permit such matters The 1 Words "Provincial Government" first subs. for the words "Local) is reproduced on this page as part of the Opium Act, 1878. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

How do I find judgments on Opium Act, 1878 Section 5?

Open “Find citing judgments” on this page to search Supreme Court, High Court, and tribunal decisions that reference Opium Act, 1878 Section 5. Advanced act search can narrow results by court, year, or additional act filters.

Is the section text on SooperKanoon official?

SooperKanoon hosts bare act text for research and quick reference. For filings or compliance in West Bengal, confirm the wording against the official state gazette or authorized publication.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial