Excise Dept To Refund Excessive Fine Imposed 19 Years Ago

The matter is called out for final hearing as the matter is specifically listed for final hearing in summer vacation. Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for the State. 2. The Petitioner which is a private limited company holding FL II license and carrying on business of selling liquor for more than several years have challenged the levy of fine of Rs. 1,50,000/- under Section 104 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (The Bombay Prohibition Act) by the impugned order dated 26 November, 1998 passed by Respondent No. 3 (Minister of State Excise Departme...